Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads on gaming, scoring 88.9 — 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. On today's street prices the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the cheaper of the two: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X costs around 16% more. For bang for your buck, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is faster, but the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K gives more performance for the money.
| Core Ultra 5 245KIntelLGA1851 | Ryzen 5 7600XAMDour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 87.9 | 88.9 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 66.4 ★ | 42.6 |
| AI | 55.6 ★ | 28.1 |
| VR | 87.9 | 88.9 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 190.5 ★ | 165.7 |
| 3D Modelling | 143.9 ★ | 79.4 |
| AI | 120.5 ★ | 52.4 |
| VR | 190.5 ★ | 165.7 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 117 ★ | — |
| Cores | 14 ★ | 6 |
| Threads | 14 ★ | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz ★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 32 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 88 | 89 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 23000 ★ | 15000 |
| AI Throughput | 13 TOPS ★ | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 105 W ★ |
| RRP | $309 | $299 ★ |
★ 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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