Ultra 5 245KF vs i7-960

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-960
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
2.11
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.54
+1205%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms Core i7-960 by a whopping 1205% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-960 and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1877176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.1781.94
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.5320.74
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date20 October 2009 (15 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245KF has 48100% better value for money than i7-960.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-960 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads814
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size263 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Number of transistors731 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-960 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA13661851
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-960 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-960 and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-960 and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-960 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size24 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-960 and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

i7-960 2.11
Ultra 5 245KF 27.54
+1205%

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.

i7-960 3348
Ultra 5 245KF 43751
+1207%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.11 27.54
Recency 20 October 2009 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 14
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

Ultra 5 245KF has a 1205.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 250% more physical cores and 75% more threads, a 1400% more advanced lithography process, and 4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-960 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-960 and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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