Intel Core Ultra 5 245 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
64.8Multi-core79.9
57.8Gamingspec-based64.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 24511 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
InnoReviews verdict
No overall winner yet: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus lack the published benchmark results an Inno Score requires, so there is no Inno Score to compare — we don't rank chips on their spec sheet alone. The spec table below still shows every difference we track.
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 250KF Plus
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 65
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 31% higher Max turbo power: 159 W vs 121 W
- 31% higher PassMark: 51,037 vs 39,027
- 29% higher cores: 18 vs 14
- Lower launch price: $204 vs $270
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| 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 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 18+29% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 14 | 18+29% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 30 MB+15% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 39,027Top 26% | 51,037+31%Top 16% |
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