Intel Core i9-13900 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
77.7Single-core83.2
71.7Multi-core70.2
70.7Gamingspec-based58.4
10 spec wins — Intel Core i9-139005 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 73.2 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+2). Intel Core Ultra 5 245K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900
- 129% higher threads: 32 vs 14
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 71% higher cores: 24 vs 14
- 50% higher L3 cache: 36 MB vs 24 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger single-core score: 83 vs 78
- 110% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 10% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,716 vs 4,275
- Lower launch price: $309 vs $549
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | — | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W+38% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+71% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Threads | 32+129% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+110% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+8% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB+23% | 26 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+50% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,040Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,575Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,132Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 25,066Top 23% |
| PassMark | 44,494+3%Top 18% | 43,049Top 19% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,275Top 19% | 4,716+10%Top 6% |
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