Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 3 2300U

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 2300U
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.50
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.76
+693%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Ryzen 3 2300U by a whopping 693% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1541173
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.88
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 3no data
Power efficiency22.0721.00
Architecture codenameRaven Ridge (2017−2018)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date26 October 2017 (7 years 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

Ryzen 3 2300U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speed2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache128K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size246 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors4950 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 2300U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFP5FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5-6400
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000) ( - 1100 MHz)Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.9 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1220

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.

Ryzen 3 2300U 3.50
Ultra 5 245K 27.76
+693%

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.

Ryzen 3 2300U 5560
Ultra 5 245K 44090
+693%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 3 2300U 2360
Ultra 5 245K 17760
+653%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.50 27.76
Recency 26 October 2017 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 4 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 3 2300U has 733.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 693.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 250% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 2300U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 3 2300U is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 2300U and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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