Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Processor Performance Revealed!

Samet Kelebek

August 16, 2024

Intel is once again gearing up to make a splash with its new generation processors, and this time the focus is on the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, a powerful contender in the mid-range segment. This processor has made its debut in Geekbench tests, and the results are quite impressive. If you’re wondering just how powerful a mid-range processor can be, these results might change your perspective.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Specifications and Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K succeeds the previous i5-14600K model, offering significantly enhanced hardware. The processor features a 14-core and 14-thread configuration, providing substantial performance improvements in multi-tasking scenarios.

• Base Frequency: 4.20 GHz
• Boost Frequency: Up to 5.2 GHz
• L3 Cache: 24 MB
• TDP (Thermal Design Power): 125W

In Geekbench 5.4.5 tests, the Core Ultra 5 245K achieved:

• Single-Core Score: 2248 points
• Multi-Core Score: 18354 points

These results position it ahead of the i9-12900K and bring it close to the single-core performance of the i9-13900K. Compared to the i5-14600K, there’s an 18.1% increase in multi-core performance and a 2% increase in single-core performance, indicating significant improvements.

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Intel plans to release the “Arrow Lake-S” processor family in 2024, which includes:

• Core Ultra 9 285K: 24 cores / 24 threads, 5.7 GHz boost frequency
• Core Ultra 7 265K: 20 cores / 20 threads, 5.5 GHz boost frequency
• Core Ultra 5 245K: 14 cores / 14 threads, 5.0 GHz boost frequency

The processors aim to balance performance and energy efficiency, allowing users to achieve high performance with reasonable power consumption.

Despite being a mid-range processor, the Core Ultra 5 245K has made waves with its performance. The single-core performance approaching that of the i9-13900K and the 18.1% increase in multi-core performance highlight its competitiveness.

With the new “Arrow Lake-S” series expected to provide more details towards the end of the year, how do you feel about these new Intel processors? Do you think the Core Ultra 5 245K will meet your expectations? Share your thoughts in the comments below.