Intel Core Ultra 5 245K VS AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
We are comparing the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (Intel) with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (AMD). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Intel Core Ultra 5 245K AND AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Here’s how Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
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17% more CPU threads (14 vs 12)
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133% more CPU cores (14 vs 6)
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31% higher Geekbench V6 multi-core score (17863 vs 13615)
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14% higher PassMark single-core score (4711 vs 4132)
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51% higher Blender score (322 vs 213)
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40% smaller manufacturing process (3 nm vs 5 nm)
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
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2% higher P-core turbo frequency (5300 MHz vs 5200 MHz)
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100% more performance-core threads (12 vs 6)
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12% higher P-core base frequency (4700 MHz vs 4200 MHz)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 5 245K AND AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that CPU wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
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General Information
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| CPU Name: | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
| Vendor: | Intel | AMD |
| Release Date: | October 11, 2024 | September 29, 2022 |
| Type: | Desktop | Desktop |
| Instruction Set: | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename: | Arrow Lake | Zen 4 (Raphael) |
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Package and Thermals
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| Manufacturing Process: | 3 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistor Count: | 17.8 billion | 6.57 billion |
| TDP (PL1): | 125 W | 105 W |
| Max Boost TDP (PL2): | 159 W | 116 W |
| Socket: | FCLGA-1851 | AM5 |
| Max Temp (TJMax): | 105 C | 95 C |
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CPU Cores
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Total Cores
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| Total Cores | 14 | 6 |
| Total Threads | 14 | 12 |
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P-Cores
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| P-Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-Threads | 6 | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 4200 MHz | 4700 MHz |
| P-Core Turbo Frequency | 5200 MHz | 5300 MHz |
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E-Cores
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| E-Cores | 8 | — |
| E-Threads | 8 | — |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 3600 MHz | — |
| E-Core Turbo Frequency | 4600 MHz | — |
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NPU
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Cache and Bus
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| Multiplier | Unlocked | Unlocked |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 32 MB |
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Memory Support
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| Memory Types: | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max Memory Size: | 192 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Channels: | 2 | 2 |
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| Technologies: | ABM, ADX, AVX-VNNI, BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, DLBoost 3.0, F16C, SHA, CFET, EIST, TBT 2.0, Thread Director, VT-d, VT-rp, VT-x, MBEC, RDRAND, SIPP, TDT, TXT, XD bit, vPro | AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, XFR 2, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP |
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Benchmarks
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Geekbench V6
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| Multi-Core | 17863 | 13615 |
| Single-Core | 2981 | 2941 |
| File Compression | 1370 | 1490 |
| Clang Compression | 144 | 95 |
| HTML5 Browser | 404 | 270 |
| PDF Renderer | 470 | 342 |
| Text Processing | 338 | 308 |
| Background Blur | 86 | 66 |
| Photo Processing | 151 | 108 |
| Ray Tracing | 30 | 20 |
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PassMark CPU
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| Multi-Core | 43235 | 28310 |
| Single-Core | 4711 | 4132 |
| Integer Math | — | 84500 |
| Floating Point | — | 50900 |
| Prime Numbers | — | 208 |
| String Sorting | — | 38100 |
| Data Encryption | — | 18500 |
| Data Compression | — | 318500 |
| Physics | — | 1829 |
| Extended Instructions | — | 24200 |
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Cinebench 2024
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| Multi-Core | 1518 | 846 |
| Single-Core | 136 | 115 |
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Blender
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| Render Score | 322 | 213 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 5 245K AND AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
The charts below visualize how Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X stack up in key performance metrics.
Performance Radar Chart
Performance Benchmarks
Release Timeline of Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X was released 2 years, 12 days earlier than Intel Core Ultra 5 245K.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K edges out overall compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Its strongest advantages are in Single-Core Performance, Multi-Core Performance, Memory Architecture and Energy Efficiency. They are still fairly close in CPU Architecture.
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