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Core Ultra 5 245K vs Core Ultra 7 265K: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Oct 2024 Arrow Lake

The verdict

Core Ultra 7 265K wins

Core Ultra 7 265K comes out ahead of Core Ultra 5 245K on overall performance, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 7 265K runs 9.4% more efficient under the same productivity load than Core Ultra 5 245K. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core Ultra 7 265K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 5 245K Core Ultra 7 265K
Cores 14 20
Threads 14 20
Boost clock 5.2 GHz 5.5 GHz
Base clock 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
TDP 125 W 125 W
L2 cache 26 MB 36 MB
L3 cache 24 MB 30 MB
MSRP $309 $394
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N3B
Socket LGA1851 LGA1851
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR5-6400
Launched Oct 2024 Oct 2024

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 5 245KCore Ultra 7 265K
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −13.1%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    1,638
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    1,885
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −3.0%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    130
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    134
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −7.4%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    17,985
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    19,421
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −3.9%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    3,032
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    3,155

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core Ultra 5 245K MSRP
$309
Difference
−$85

Core Ultra 7 265K costs more.

Core Ultra 7 265K MSRP
$394

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 5 245K better than the Core Ultra 7 265K?
Core Ultra 7 265K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core Ultra 5 245K or the Core Ultra 7 265K?
Core Ultra 7 265K leads in gaming workloads by 3.4% over Core Ultra 5 245K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 5 245K or the Core Ultra 7 265K?
Core Ultra 7 265K is 9.4% faster than Core Ultra 5 245K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core Ultra 5 245K and the Core Ultra 7 265K?
The Core Ultra 7 265K launched at $394, $85 more than the Core Ultra 5 245K at $309.

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