Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
83.2Single-core87.2
70.2Multi-core88.5
58.4Gamingspec-based65.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18) and single-core (+4). 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
- Lower launch price: $309 vs $394
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 83
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 70
- 57% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 159 W
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 43% higher cores: 20 vs 14
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 159 W | 250 W+57% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 20+43% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 14 | 20+43% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+8% | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 36 MB+38% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,040Top 17% | 3,092+2%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,575Top 23% | 20,019+14%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,132Top 17% | 2,267+6%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 25,066Top 20% | 35,905+43%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 43,049Top 22% | 58,569+36%Top 9% |
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