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Core Ultra 5 245K vs Core Ultra 9 285K: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Oct 2024 Arrow Lake

The verdict

Core Ultra 9 285K wins

Core Ultra 9 285K comes out ahead of Core Ultra 5 245K on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 9 285K is 23.1% faster than Core Ultra 5 245K in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core Ultra 9 285K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 5 245K Core Ultra 9 285K
Cores 14 24
Threads 14 24
Boost clock 5.2 GHz 5.7 GHz
Base clock 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
TDP 125 W 125 W
L2 cache 26 MB 40 MB
L3 cache 24 MB 36 MB
MSRP $309 $589
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 9 285K
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −32.5%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    1,638
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    2,425
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −10.3%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    130
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    145
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −17.4%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    17,985
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    21,783
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −11.3%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    3,032
    Core Ultra 9 285K
    3,419

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
−$280

Core Ultra 9 285K costs more.

Core Ultra 9 285K MSRP
$589

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 5 245K better than the Core Ultra 9 285K?
Core Ultra 9 285K 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 9 285K?
Core Ultra 9 285K leads in gaming workloads by 10.8% over Core Ultra 5 245K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 5 245K or the Core Ultra 9 285K?
Core Ultra 9 285K is 23.1% 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 9 285K?
The Core Ultra 9 285K launched at $589, $280 more than the Core Ultra 5 245K at $309.

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