Ultra 5 245K vs i9-14900HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.73
+3.5%
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.76

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Core Ultra 5 245K by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking158173
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.88
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency49.4021.00
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3214
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate157 MHz159 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHz1.9 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i9-14900HX 28.73
+3.5%
Ultra 5 245K 27.76

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.

i9-14900HX 45634
+3.5%
Ultra 5 245K 44090

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-14900HX 19975
+12.5%
Ultra 5 245K 17760

Blender(-)

i9-14900HX 111
Ultra 5 245K 136
+22.5%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-14900HX 2131
Ultra 5 245K 2224
+4.4%

7-Zip Single

i9-14900HX 7161
+10.6%
Ultra 5 245K 6477

7-Zip

i9-14900HX 115695
+48.5%
Ultra 5 245K 77921

WebXPRT 3

i9-14900HX 329
Ultra 5 245K 346
+5.2%

CrossMark Overall

i9-14900HX 2157
Ultra 5 245K 2245
+4.1%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-14900HX 304
Ultra 5 245K 318
+4.6%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i9-14900HX 204
Ultra 5 245K 216
+6.1%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-14900HX 17559
Ultra 5 245K 17575
+0.1%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i9-14900HX 3016
Ultra 5 245K 3040
+0.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.73 27.76
Recency 8 January 2024 24 October 2024
Physical cores 24 14
Threads 32 14
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 125 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 3.5% higher aggregate performance score, 71.4% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-14900HX and Core Ultra 5 245K.

Be aware that Core i9-14900HX is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


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