Ryzen 7 7700 against Core Ultra 5 245K
Core Ultra 5 245K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 7700 leads in games by 3%.
- The Core Ultra 5 245K has 26% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 5 245K is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 5 245K typically costs $26 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 5 245K is the better buy: 37.3 points per $100 against 30.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7700 | Core Ultra 5 245K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 66 | 72 | 6 ptsright |
| Gaming | 69 | 67 | 2 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 46 | 58 | 12 ptsright |
| Single-core | 82 | 92 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 30.1 | 37.3 | 24%right |
| Typical price | $219 | $193 | $26right |
| Cores | 8 | 14 | 75%right |
| Threads | 16 | 14 | 14%left |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 159 W | 81%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 5 245K | 70 vs 79 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 5 245K | 65 vs 74 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 5 245K | 71 vs 74 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 5 245K | 69 vs 71 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 5 245K | 60 vs 68 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 5 245K | 55 vs 66 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 5 245K | 64 vs 69 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 5 245K | 59 vs 69 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700 | Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 14 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 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 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $219 | $193 |