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Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

Explore Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
9.3/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a Desktop processor with 14 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 43042 and a single-thread rating of 4716. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

CPU Mark43,042
772 samples
Single Thread4,716
Overall rank#343
of 6,054
Reference price$179.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
9.3Excellent

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a Desktop processor with 14 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 43042 and a single-thread rating of 4716. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a Desktop released in 2024. Recorded specifications include a 125 W reference TDP, a 43,042 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 43,042 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,716 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-6400. The 125 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF specifications?

The main recorded details are a 125 W reference TDP, a 43,042 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF use?

The recorded reference TDP is 125 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i9-12900KSIntel43,373 points
02Intel Core Ultra 5 245KFThis CPU43,042 points
03Intel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel43,032 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 8840HXAMD42,937 points
05Intel Core i9-13900TIntel42,839 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core Ultra 5 245KFThis CPU4,716 points
02Intel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel4,716 points
03Intel Core i9-12900KSIntel4,323 points
04Intel Core i9-13900TIntel4,168 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 8840HXAMD3,948 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i9-13900TIntel1,224.0 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 8840HXAMD780.7 Mark/W
03Intel Core Ultra 5 245KFThis CPU344.3 Mark/W
04Intel Core Ultra 5 245KIntel344.3 Mark/W
05Intel Core i9-12900KSIntel289.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
460,018.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
33,383.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
37,884.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
413.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
131,455.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
98,767.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,963.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
55,075.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2024
Socket—
Cores / threads14 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP125 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-6400
Maximum capacity192 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 64 KB
L1D6 x 48 KB
L26 x 3072 KB
L324 MB