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Core Ultra 5 245KF
14 cores · 14 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on FCLGA1851.
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Cores
14
Threads
14
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
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 4.2 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
- L1 cache
- 2688 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
- Max temperature
- 105°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $294
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners praise it for solid multi-core grunt in everyday tasks. The common gripe is that it runs hot under load and requires a decent cooler.
Pros
- Gaming performance matches pricier chips
- Runs cool on a modest cooler
- Handles heavy multitasking without drama
- Great value for a new build
Cons
- No real overclocking headroom
- Needs expensive new motherboard
- Power draw can spike hard
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core Ultra 5 245KF
Intel's Core Ultra 5 245KF is a mid-range desktop CPU that trades integrated graphics for noticeably better multi-threaded grunt in its class.
Get it if you want a fast, efficient mid-range chip for gaming and everyday work without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need top-tier multi-threaded performance for heavy rendering or prefer a simpler upgrade path.
Buy it if…
- You want a pure gaming rig and don't need integrated graphics.
- You're building a mid-range workstation for video editing or 3D modeling.
- You're upgrading to a new socket platform with future CPU support.
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