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Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 5 5600X: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Nov 2020 Ryzen 5000

The verdict

Core Ultra 5 245K wins

Core Ultra 5 245K comes out ahead of Ryzen 5 5600X on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 5 245K is 51.7% faster than Ryzen 5 5600X in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core Ultra 5 245K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 5 245K Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores 14 6
Threads 14 12
Boost clock 5.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Base clock 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
TDP 125 W 65 W
L2 cache 26 MB 3 MB
L3 cache 24 MB 32 MB
MSRP $309 $299
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N7
Socket LGA1851 AM4
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR4-3200
Launched Oct 2024 Nov 2020

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 5 245KRyzen 5 5600X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    +155.1%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    1,638
    Ryzen 5 5600X
    642
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    +31.3%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    130
    Ryzen 5 5600X
    99
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    +89.1%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    17,985
    Ryzen 5 5600X
    9,512
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    +41.2%
    Core Ultra 5 245K
    3,032
    Ryzen 5 5600X
    2,148

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
+$10

Core Ultra 5 245K costs more.

Ryzen 5 5600X MSRP
$299

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 5 245K better than the Ryzen 5 5600X?
Core Ultra 5 245K 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 Ryzen 5 5600X?
Core Ultra 5 245K leads in gaming workloads by 26.5% over Ryzen 5 5600X.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 5 245K or the Ryzen 5 5600X?
Core Ultra 5 245K is 51.7% faster than Ryzen 5 5600X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core Ultra 5 245K and the Ryzen 5 5600X?
The Core Ultra 5 245K launched at $309, $10 more than the Ryzen 5 5600X at $299.

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