Intel Core Ultra 5 245K VS Intel Core Ultra 7 265

We are comparing the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (Intel) with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (Intel). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265

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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Intel Core Ultra 5 245K AND Intel Core Ultra 7 265

Here’s how Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and Intel Core Ultra 7 265 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K: 2 advantages Intel Core Ultra 7 265: 6 advantages

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

2
  • 75% higher P-core base frequency (4200 MHz vs 2400 MHz)
  • 100% higher E-core base frequency (3600 MHz vs 1800 MHz)

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 7 265

6
  • 43% more CPU threads (20 vs 14)
  • 43% more CPU cores (20 vs 14)
  • 2% higher P-core turbo frequency (5300 MHz vs 5200 MHz)
  • 33% more performance-core threads (8 vs 6)
  • 33% more performance cores (8 vs 6)
  • 50% more efficient-core threads (12 vs 8)

SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 5 245K AND Intel Core Ultra 7 265

Below is the detailed specification table comparing Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and Intel Core Ultra 7 265.

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 Intel Core Ultra 7 265
General Information
CPU Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Vendor: Intel Intel
Release Date: October 11, 2024 December 18, 2024
Type: Desktop Desktop
Instruction Set: x86-64 x86-64
Codename: Arrow Lake Arrow Lake
Package and Thermals
Manufacturing Process: 3 nm 3 nm
Transistor Count: 17.8 billion —
TDP (PL1): 125 W 65 W
Max Boost TDP (PL2): 159 W 182 W
Socket: FCLGA-1851 FCLGA-1851
Max Temp (TJMax): 105 C 105 C
CPU Cores
Total Cores
Total Cores 14 20
Total Threads 14 20
P-Cores
P-Cores 6 8
P-Threads 6 8
P-Core Base Frequency 4200 MHz 2400 MHz
P-Core Turbo Frequency 5200 MHz 5300 MHz
E-Cores
E-Cores 8 12
E-Threads 8 12
E-Core Base Frequency 3600 MHz 1800 MHz
E-Core Turbo Frequency 4600 MHz 4600 MHz
NPU
NPU
Cache and Bus
Multiplier Unlocked Locked
Bus Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz
L1 Cache 112 KB 192 KB
L2 Cache 3 MB 3 MB
L3 Cache 24 MB 30 MB
Memory Support
Memory Types: DDR5-6400 DDR5-6400
Max Memory Size: 192 GB 256 GB
Memory Channels: 2 2
ECC Support:
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 ABM, ADX, AVX-VNNI, BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, DLBoost 3.0, F16C, SHA, CFET, EIST, TBMT 3.0, TBT 2.0, Thread Director, VT-d, VT-rp, VT-x, MBEC, RDRAND, SIPP, TDT, TXT, XD bit, vPro
Benchmarks
Geekbench V6
Multi-Core 17863 18843
Single-Core 2981 2910
File Compression 1370 1340
Clang Compression 144 189
HTML5 Browser 404 379
PDF Renderer 470 526
Text Processing 338 327
Background Blur 86 79
Photo Processing 151 139
Ray Tracing 30 42
PassMark CPU
Multi-Core 43235 49808
Cinebench 2024
Multi-Core 1518 1398
Single-Core 136 131
Blender
Render Score 322 340

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 Intel Core Ultra 7 265

The charts below visualize how Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and Intel Core Ultra 7 265 stack up in key performance metrics.

Performance Radar Chart

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
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Performance Benchmarks

Grey is the market top value. Colored bars show each CPU's relative benchmark reach.
Market Top
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
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Release Timeline of Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and Intel Core Ultra 7 265

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
68 days
Intel Core Ultra 7 265

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K was released 2 months, 7 days earlier than Intel Core Ultra 7 265.

Value For Money Calculator

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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265

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Domain Score Summary

Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Intel Core Ultra 7 265
ALL
Overall
Difference: 0
Tie
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
78
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
78
Single-Core Performance
Difference: 2
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
81
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
79
Multi-Core Performance
Difference: 3
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
69
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
72
CPU Architecture
Difference: 3
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
66
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
63
Memory Architecture
Difference: 4
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
63
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
67
Energy Efficiency
Difference: 1
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
82
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
83

Our Verdict

In conclusion, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has a narrow overall lead compared to the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. Its strongest advantages are in Multi-Core Performance, Memory Architecture and Energy Efficiency. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the better fit if your top priority is Single-Core Performance and CPU Architecture.

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