Core Ultra 5 245K against Core Ultra 5 245KF
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Core Ultra 5 245K and Core Ultra 5 245KF are level on gaming.
- Core Ultra 5 245K and Core Ultra 5 245KF are level on multi-core.
- Core Ultra 5 245K and Core Ultra 5 245KF are level on single-core.
- The Core Ultra 5 245KF typically costs $14 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Core Ultra 5 245K | Core Ultra 5 245KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 72 | 72 | level |
| Gaming | 67 | 67 | level |
| Multi-core | 58 | 58 | level |
| Single-core | 92 | 92 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 37.3 | 40.2 | 8%right |
| Typical price | $193 | $179 | $14right |
| Cores | 14 | 14 | level |
| Threads | 14 | 14 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 159 W | 159 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core Ultra 5 245K | Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Arrow Lake | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 14 / 14 | 14 / 14 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 159 W | 125 / 159 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $193 | $179 |