Core i5-13600KF against Core Ultra 5 245K
Core Ultra 5 245K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-13600KF leads in games by 6%.
- Core i5-13600KF and Core Ultra 5 245K are level on multi-core.
- 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 $16 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 5 245K is the better buy: 37.3 points per $100 against 33.5.
Head to head
| Measure | Core i5-13600KF | Core Ultra 5 245K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 70 | 72 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 71 | 67 | 4 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 58 | 58 | level |
| Single-core | 82 | 92 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 33.5 | 37.3 | 11%right |
| Typical price | $209 | $193 | $16right |
| Cores | 14 | 14 | level |
| Threads | 20 | 14 | 43%left |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz | 2%right |
| Turbo power | 181 W | 159 W | 14%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 5 245K | 74 vs 79 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 5 245K | 70 vs 74 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 5 245K | 64 vs 66 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 5 245K | 66 vs 69 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core i5-13600KF | Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 14 / 20 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 181 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $209 | $193 |