Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
92.4Single-core95
75.7Multi-core99.4
58.4Gamingspec-based70.1
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.8 to 76.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+24) and single-core (+3). 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
- 14% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 76
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 71% higher cores: 24 vs 14
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 59% higher PassMark: 68,424 vs 43,046
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| 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 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 14 | 24+71% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 40 MB+54% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K 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 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,307Top 5% | 3,311Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,856Top 14% | 23,318+17%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,439Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 44,253Top 1% |
| PassMark | 43,046Top 23% | 68,424+59%Top 3% |
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