Core Ultra 5 245K

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.2 (31 reviews)

14 cores · 14 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on FCLGA1851.

4.2 · 31 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.2 GHz

L3 cache

24 MB

TDP

125W

Socket

FCLGA1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming27

Productivity25

Single-core27

Multi-core58

Power efficiency22

Lab scores

Performance score26

Cores14

Threads14

Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p59 fps

1440p47 fps

4K32 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Arrow Lake-S
Process node: 3 nm
Socket: FCLGA1851
Release year: 2024
Total cores: 14
Threads: 14
Integrated graphics: Intel® Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 4.2 GHz
Boost clock: 5.2 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): 125W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $319

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Fans love the low heat and power use for daily tasks. The common complaint is that gaming performance took a step back from the previous generation.

Pros

Gets hot, needs serious cooling
Pricey for midrange gaming
Requires new motherboard
Lags behind in older games

Cons

Needs a new motherboard
New platform has teething issues
Single core performance is underwhelming

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 5 245K

Intel’s Core Ultra 5 245K is a mid-range Arrow Lake desktop chip that trades raw single-thread speed for better multi-core efficiency and integrated graphics.

Get it if you want a solid mid-range gaming and productivity chip that runs cool and doesn't break the bank. Skip it if you need top-tier multi-core performance for heavy rendering or video work.