Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
92.4Single-core88.7
75.7Multi-core81.6
58.4Gamingspec-based64.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF9 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 76.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+6). Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 89
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 76
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 29% higher cores: 18 vs 14
- 29% higher threads: 18 vs 14
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $294
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 159 W | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 18+29% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 14 | 18+29% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 30 MB+15% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,307+4%Top 5% | 3,182Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,856Top 14% | 20,692+4%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,261Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 30,867Top 15% |
| PassMark | 43,046Top 23% | 51,560+20%Top 16% |
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