Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K leads on gaming, scoring 87.9 — about 6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. 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 Ultra 5 245K comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K costs around 27% more. For bang for your buck, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is faster, but the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X gives more performance for the money.