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Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 9 5950X

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Performance score

Core Ultra 5 245K 2024, $309 · 14/14 cores/threads, 125 W
60.91
Ryzen 9 5950X 2020, $799 · 16/32 cores/threads, 105 W
65.39 +7%

Ryzen 9 5950X is 7% faster than Core Ultra 5 245K by our estimate.

Different sockets (LGA1851 and AM4) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 90% of tested · runs: 25

Ryzen 9 5950X
392+23 %

faster than 92% of tested · runs: 491

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core Ultra 5 245KRyzen 9 5950X
Score (0–100) 60.91 65.39
Ranking position 34 25
Price/performance (0–100) 70.74 29.37
Power efficiency (0–100) 25.46 32.55
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Arrow Lake Zen 3 (Vermeer)
Release date 2024-10-24 2020-11-05
Launch price $309 $799

Specifications

Core Ultra 5 245KRyzen 9 5950X
Cores 14 16
Threads 14 32
P + E cores 6 + 8 no data
Base clock 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Boost clock 5.2 GHz 4.9 GHz
L2 cache 26 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 24 MB 64 MB
Process node 3 nm 7 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes yes
Integrated graphics Intel Graphics no
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core Ultra 5 245KRyzen 9 5950X
Socket LGA1851 AM4
TDP 125 W 105 W
Max temperature 105 °C 90 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Core Ultra 5 245KRyzen 9 5950X
Memory type DDR5-6400 DDR4-3200
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory 256 GB 128 GB
PCI Express version 5.0 4.0
PCIe lanes 24 20

Pros and cons

Core Ultra 5 245K

  • 25% faster single core
  • newer: released in 2024
  • cheaper at launch: $309 vs $799
  • has integrated graphics (Intel Graphics)

Ryzen 9 5950X

  • 7% higher overall score
  • more cores: 16 vs 14
  • more threads: 32 vs 14
  • bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
  • lower TDP: 105 W vs 125 W

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