Ryzen 5 8600G against Core Ultra 5 245K
Core Ultra 5 245K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core Ultra 5 245K leads in games by 22%.
- The Core Ultra 5 245K has 81% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 5 245K is 18% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 8600G typically costs $14 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 5 245K is the better buy: 37.3 points per $100 against 30.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 8600G | Core Ultra 5 245K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 55 | 72 | 17 ptsright |
| Gaming | 55 | 67 | 12 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 32 | 58 | 26 ptsright |
| Single-core | 78 | 92 | 14 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 30.7 | 37.3 | 21%right |
| Typical price | $179 | $193 | $14left |
| Cores | 6 | 14 | 133%right |
| Threads | 12 | 14 | 17%right |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz | 4%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 159 W | 81%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 5 245K | 62 vs 79 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 5 245K | 55 vs 74 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 5 245K | 60 vs 74 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 5 245K | 57 vs 71 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core Ultra 5 245K | 56 vs 70 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 5 245K | 48 vs 68 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 5 245K | 44 vs 66 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 5 245K | 52 vs 69 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 5 245K | 48 vs 69 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 8600G | Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Radeon 760M) | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 14 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 159 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $179 | $193 |