Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
92.4Single-core90.1
75.7Multi-core91.3
58.4Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 76.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16). 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
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $379
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 76
- 57% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 159 W
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 43% higher cores: 20 vs 14
- 43% higher threads: 20 vs 14
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,307+2%Top 5% | 3,235Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,856Top 14% | 22,483+13%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 43,046Top 23% | 58,454+36%Top 10% |
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