Ultra 5 245K vs EPYC 7401

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7401
2017
24 cores / 48 threads, 170 Watt
34.80
+25.5%
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.74

EPYC 7401 outperforms Core Ultra 5 245K by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7401 and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking107174
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.4878.80
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency19.3721.00
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,850$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245K has 731% better value for money than EPYC 7401.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7401 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)
Threads4814
Base clock speed2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache96K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size192 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7401 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketTR41851
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7401 and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

EPYC 7401 and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7401 and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7401 and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7401 and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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.

EPYC 7401 34.80
+25.5%
Ultra 5 245K 27.74

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.

EPYC 7401 55280
+25.5%
Ultra 5 245K 44059

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.80 27.74
Recency 29 June 2017 24 October 2024
Physical cores 24 14
Threads 48 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 7401 has a 25.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 71.4% more physical cores and 242.9% more threads.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 36% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7401 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 245K in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7401 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7401 and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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