Ultra 5 245KF vs EPYC 4484PX
Aggregate performance score
EPYC 4484PX outperforms Core Ultra 5 245KF by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing EPYC 4484PX and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 126 | 170 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 47.67 | 78.67 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 25.38 | 21.02 |
| Architecture codename | Raphael (2023−2024) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| Release date | 21 May 2024 (less than a year ago) | 24 October 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $599 | $294 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ultra 5 245KF has 65% better value for money than EPYC 4484PX.
Detailed specifications
EPYC 4484PX 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 cores | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) |
| Threads | 24 | 14 |
| Base clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 112 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 128 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 2x 71 mm2 | 243 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 47 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 17,840 million | 17,800 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on EPYC 4484PX 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM5 | 1851 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 125 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 4484PX 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 | - | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Security technologies
EPYC 4484PX and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 4484PX and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 4484PX and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon Graphics | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 4484PX and Core Ultra 5 245KF.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 28 | 20 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 32.18 | 27.77 |
| Recency | 21 May 2024 | 24 October 2024 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 14 |
| Threads | 24 | 14 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 125 Watt |
EPYC 4484PX has a 15.9% higher aggregate performance score, 71.4% more threads, and 4.2% lower power consumption.
Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 months, 16.7% more physical cores, and a 66.7% more advanced lithography process.
The EPYC 4484PX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 245KF in performance tests.
Be aware that EPYC 4484PX is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245KF is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 4484PX and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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