Ultra 5 245KF vs Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)

VS

Aggregate performance score

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)
2024
12 cores / 12 threads, 32 Watt
27.97
+1.6%
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.54

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) outperforms Core Ultra 5 245KF by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking167176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data81.94
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesApple M4no data
Power efficiency82.2920.74
Architecture codenameno dataArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1214
Base clock speed2.592 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.51 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cacheno data112 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno data1851
Power consumption (TDP)32 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M4 16-core GPUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.97 27.54
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 12 14
Power consumption (TDP) 32 Watt 125 Watt

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) has a 1.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 290.6% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has 16.7% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)
M4 Pro (12 cores)
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Core Ultra 5 245KF

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


5 3 votes

Rate Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.3 12 votes

Rate Core Ultra 5 245KF on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) or Core Ultra 5 245KF, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.