Ultra 7 265KF vs Ultra 5 245KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.54
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.44
+35.9%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Core Ultra 5 245KF by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17683
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation81.9499.13
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency20.7428.20
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265KF has 21% better value for money than Ultra 5 245KF.

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1420
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Die size243 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors17,800 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 configuration11
Socket18511851
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 5 245KF 27.54
Ultra 7 265KF 37.44
+35.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 5 245KF 43751
Ultra 7 265KF 59471
+35.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.54 37.44
Physical cores 14 20
Threads 14 20

Ultra 7 265KF has a 35.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 42.9% more physical cores and 42.9% more threads.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 245KF in performance tests.


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