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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
71.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
79.4Inno Score
83.2Single-core88.7
70.2Multi-core81.6
58.4Gamingspec-based64.4
0 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-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 250K Plus

  • Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 83
  • Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 70
  • 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
  • 29% higher cores: 18 vs 14
  • 29% higher threads: 18 vs 14
  • Lower launch price: $219 vs $309

General

General comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Announced20242026
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 250K Plus
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Cores1418+29%
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores812+50%
Threads1418+29%
Base clock4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock5.2 GHz5.3 GHz+2%
L2 cache26 MB30 MB+15%
L3 cache24 MB30 MB+25%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
iGPUIntel GraphicsIntel Graphics
iGPU clock1,900 MHz1,900 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Memory supportDDR5-6400DDR5-7200
Max memory256 GB256 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2424

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K versus Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Geekbench 6 (single)3,040Top 17%3,182+5%Top 10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)17,575Top 23%20,692+18%Top 9%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,132Top 17%2,261+6%Top 7%
Cinebench R23 (multi)25,066Top 20%30,867+23%Top 15%
PassMark43,049Top 22%51,560+20%Top 16%

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