Core Ultra 5 245

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 245
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.4 (12 reviews)

14 cores · 14 threads · up to 5.1 GHz on FCLGA1851.

4.4 · 12 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.1 GHz

L3 cache

24 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming23

Productivity22

Single-core24

Multi-core58

Power efficiency20

Lab scores

Performance score23

Cores14

Threads14

Boost clock (GHz)5.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p51 fps

1440p40 fps

4K28 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Arrow Lake-S
Process node: 3 nm
Socket: FCLGA1851
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 14
Threads: 14
Integrated graphics: Intel® Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.5 GHz
Boost clock: 5.1 GHz
L1 cache: 1568 KB
L2 cache: 42 MB
L3 cache: 24 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-6400
Max capacity: 256 GB
Channels: 2
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 105°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $270

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People like how it runs cool and quiet for everyday work. The main complaint is that pricier motherboards make the whole build cost more than expected.

Pros

Sips power, runs whisper quiet
Handles everyday tasks without fuss
Stays cool on a basic cooler
Gives solid gaming performance for the price

Cons

No native DDR4 memory support
Only works with new motherboards
No overclocking capability at all

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 5 245

Intel's Core Ultra 5 245 is a mid-range Arrow Lake desktop CPU that sips power but trades peak performance for that efficiency.

Get it if you want a solid mid-range chip for everyday work and gaming without fussing over power or cooling. Skip it if you need top-tier multi-thread performance for heavy rendering or video editing on a budget.