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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
71.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
76.4Inno Score
83.2Single-core92.4
70.2Multi-core75.7
58.4Gamingspec-based58.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.4 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+9) and multi-core (+6). 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 Ultra 5 245K

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

  • Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 83
  • Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 70
  • 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,856 vs 17,575

General

General comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Announced20242024
SocketLGA1851LGA1851
Process3 nm3 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power159 W159 W
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Cores1414
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores88
Threads1414
Base clock4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock5.2 GHz5.2 GHz
L2 cache26 MB26 MB
L3 cache24 MB24 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF
iGPUIntel Graphics—
iGPU clock1,900 MHz—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Memory supportDDR5-6400DDR5-6400
Max memory256 GB256 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2424

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Geekbench 6 (single)3,040Top 17%3,307+9%Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)17,575Top 23%19,856+13%Top 14%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,132Top 17%—
Cinebench R23 (multi)25,066Top 20%—
PassMark43,049Top 22%43,046Top 23%

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