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 245KIntelLGA1851 | Core i5-13600KIntelLGA1700our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 87.9 | 88.6 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 66.4 | 68 ★ |
| AI | 55.6 ★ | 50.5 |
| VR | 87.9 | 88.6 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 190.5 ★ | 154.8 |
| 3D Modelling | 143.9 ★ | 118.8 |
| AI | 120.5 ★ | 88.2 |
| VR | 190.5 ★ | 154.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 117 | 122 ★ |
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Threads | 14 | 20 ★ |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz ★ | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Gaming Index | 88 | 89 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 23000 | 24000 ★ |
| AI Throughput | 13 TOPS ★ | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| RRP | £244 ★ | £252 |
★ 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.
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