Intel Core i9-14900 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
84.7Single-core92.4
74.9Multi-core75.7
71.9Gamingspec-based58.4
10 spec wins — Intel Core i9-149007 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-14900 scores 77.1 against 76.4 for Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900
- 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 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 85
- 110% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,856 vs 15,962
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $549
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| 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 i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.8 GHz+12% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB+23% | 26 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+50% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,022Top 18% | 3,307+9%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,962Top 29% | 19,856+24%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,212Top 12% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 31,070Top 16% | — |
| PassMark | 44,540+3%Top 17% | 43,046Top 19% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,323Top 18% | 4,714+9%Top 7% |
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