Ryzen 5 9600X against Core Ultra 5 245KF
Core Ultra 5 245KF leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 9600X leads in games by 9%.
- The Core Ultra 5 245KF has 41% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 5 245KF is 3% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 9600X | Core Ultra 5 245KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 68 | 72 | 4 ptsright |
| Gaming | 73 | 67 | 6 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 41 | 58 | 17 ptsright |
| Single-core | 89 | 92 | 3 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 39.3 | 40.2 | 2%right |
| Typical price | $173 | $179 | $6left |
| Cores | 6 | 14 | 133%right |
| Threads | 12 | 14 | 17%right |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz | 4%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 159 W | 81%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 5 245KF | 73 vs 79 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 5 245KF | 66 vs 74 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 9600X | 73 vs 71 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 9600X | 72 vs 70 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 5 245KF | 59 vs 68 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 5 245KF | 54 vs 66 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 5 245KF | 65 vs 69 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 5 245KF | 59 vs 69 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 9600X | Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 14 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 159 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $173 | $179 |