Intel Core Ultra 5 245 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
81.8Single-core92.4
64.8Multi-core75.7
57.8Gamingspec-based58.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 2456 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.4 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+11). Intel Core Ultra 5 245 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 Ultra 5 245
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 82
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 65
- 31% higher Max turbo power: 159 W vs 121 W
- 20% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- 10% higher PassMark: 43,046 vs 39,027
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 121 W | 159 W+31% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 14 | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,307Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,856Top 15% |
| PassMark | 39,027Top 22% | 43,046+10%Top 19% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,438Top 14% | 4,714+6%Top 7% |
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