Core Ultra 5 245K: specs and comparison

Performance score

Core Ultra 5 245K 2024, $309 · 14/14 cores/threads, 125 W

60.91

Single-core	60.71
Multi-core	53.73

Core Ultra 5 245K scores 60.91 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #34 of 532 CPUs in our database.

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)

Core Ultra 5 245K

318

faster than 90% of tested · runs: 25

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

Description

Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop Intel processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, released on 2024-10-24, launch price $309. It has 14 cores and 14 threads running at 4.2–5.2 GHz, 24 MB of L3 cache and the 3 nm process. It fits the LGA1851 socket, has a 125 W TDP and supports DDR5-6400 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	60.91
Ranking position	34
Price/performance (0–100)	70.74
Power efficiency (0–100)	25.46
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel
Architecture	Arrow Lake
Release date	2024-10-24
Launch price	$309

Specifications

Cores	14
Threads	14
P + E cores	6 + 8
Base clock	4.2 GHz
Boost clock	5.2 GHz
L2 cache	26 MB
L3 cache	24 MB
Process node	3 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	LGA1851
TDP	125 W
Max temperature	105 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR5-6400
Memory channels	2
Max memory	256 GB
PCI Express version	5.0
PCIe lanes	24

Games

Core Ultra 5 245K meets 100% of minimum and 100% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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Core Ultra 5 245K: specifications