Core Ultra 5 245K vs Core Ultra 5 245KF: which is better

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (desktop, 2024) against Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (desktop, 2024): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core Ultra 5 245KF is 0% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 43,044 vs 42,989).
Core Ultra 5 245K is $14 cheaper ($185 vs $199).
Core Ultra 5 245K gives 7% more performance per dollar.
Both use socket LGA1851 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

Open the full duel

	Core Ultra 5 245K	Core Ultra 5 245KF
Overall score	59.6	59.7
PassMark CPU Mark	42,989	43,044
Single-thread rating	4,713	4,716
Games, 1080p, % of the best	67.1%	no data
US price	from $185	from $199
Cores	14 (6P + 8E)	14 (6P + 8E)
Threads	14	14
Base clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Max boost	5.2 GHz	5.2 GHz
L3 cache	24 MB	24 MB
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max power	159 W	159 W
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Memory speed	6400 MT/s	6400 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1851
Process	3 nm (TSMC N3B)	3 nm (TSMC N3B)
Architecture	Arrow Lake	Arrow Lake
Series	Core Ultra 200S	Core Ultra 200S
Release year	2024	2024
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics (4 Xe)	none

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