Ultra 5 245K vs Xeon Platinum 8270

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8270
2018
26 cores / 52 threads, 205 Watt
18.88
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.76
+47%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Xeon Platinum 8270 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8270 and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking317173
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.7478.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Platinumno data
Power efficiency8.7121.00
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-SP (2018)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date11 December 2018 (6 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,405$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245K has 2009% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8270.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8270 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 cores26 (Hexacosa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads5214
Base clock speed2.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache35.75 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Number of transistors8,000 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8270 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 configuration8 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8270 and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8270 and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8270 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 Xeon Platinum 8270 and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size1 TB192 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.9 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Platinum 8270 and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Platinum 8270 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 Xeon Platinum 8270 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 Xeon Platinum 8270 and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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.

Xeon Platinum 8270 18.88
Ultra 5 245K 27.76
+47%

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.

Xeon Platinum 8270 29986
Ultra 5 245K 44090
+47%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.88 27.76
Recency 11 December 2018 24 October 2024
Physical cores 26 14
Threads 52 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8270 has 85.7% more physical cores and 271.4% more threads.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 47% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 64% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8270 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8270 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8270 and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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