Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads on gaming, scoring 90.9 — about 3% 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. For gaming the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K costs around 6% more. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins outright: faster and better value.
| Core Ultra 5 245KIntelLGA1851 | Ryzen 5 9600XAMDAM5our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 87.9 | 90.9 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 66.4 ★ | 44.9 |
| AI | 55.6 ★ | 29.8 |
| VR | 87.9 | 90.9 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 190.5 | 209.4 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 143.9 ★ | 103.4 |
| AI | 120.5 ★ | 68.6 |
| VR | 190.5 | 209.4 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 117 ★ | 115 |
| Cores | 14 ★ | 6 |
| Threads | 14 ★ | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz ★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 32 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 88 | 91 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 23000 ★ | 16200 |
| AI Throughput | 13 TOPS ★ | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W ★ |
| RRP | $309 | $279 ★ |
★ 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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