Ultra 5 245K vs Xeon W-1270P

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1270P
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
10.77
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.76
+158%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Xeon W-1270P by a whopping 158% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking726173
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.1521.00
Architecture codenameno dataArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date1 April 2020 (4 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

Xeon W-1270P 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1614
Base clock speed3.8 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s159 MHz
L1 cacheno data112 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data3 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB Intel® Smart Cache24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1270P 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States++
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 W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1270P 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 W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P630Intel® Graphics
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.9 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hz4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 W-1270P 10.77
Ultra 5 245K 27.76
+158%

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 W-1270P 17113
Ultra 5 245K 44090
+158%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.77 27.76
Recency 1 April 2020 24 October 2024
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm

Xeon W-1270P has 14.3% more threads.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 157.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 75% more physical cores, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-1270P in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1270P is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1270P and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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