Ultra 5 245KF vs Ryzen 3 8300G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 8300G
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
9.01
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.54
+206%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms Ryzen 3 8300G by a whopping 206% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 8300G and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking853176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation32.4581.94
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency13.0520.74
Architecture codenamePhoenix2 (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)$176$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245KF has 153% better value for money than Ryzen 3 8300G.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 8300G 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 speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm3 nm
Die size137 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors20,900 million17,800 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 8300G 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
SocketAM51851
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 8300G 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

Ryzen 3 8300G and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 8300G and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 8300G and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 740MN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 8300G and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1420

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 8300G 9.01
Ultra 5 245KF 27.54
+206%

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 8300G 14316
Ultra 5 245KF 43751
+206%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.01 27.54
Recency 8 January 2024 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 14
Chip lithography 4 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 3 8300G has 92.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has a 205.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 250% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and a 33.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 8300G in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 8300G and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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