Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs Intel Core i5-13600K

The Intel Core i5-13600K leads on gaming, scoring 88.6 — about 1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. For AI workloads the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The Intel Core i5-13600K comes out ahead in 3 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i5-13600K costs around 24% more. For bang for your buck, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Intel Core i5-13600K is faster, but the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K gives more performance for the money.

Core Ultra 5 245KIntelLGA1851Core i5-13600KIntelLGA1700our pick
Performance scores
Gaming87.988.6
3D Modelling66.468
AI55.650.5
VR87.988.6
Value scores
Gaming190.5154.8
3D Modelling143.9118.8
AI120.588.2
VR190.5154.8
Specifications
UserBenchmark Speed117122
Cores1414
Threads1420
Boost Clock5.2 GHz5.1 GHz
L3 Cache24 MB24 MB
Gaming Index8889
Cinebench MT2300024000
AI Throughput13 TOPS0 TOPS
TDP125 W125 W
RRP€284€293

★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.