Ultra 5 245K vs Xeon w3-2425

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon w3-2425
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
11.74
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.64
+135%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Xeon w3-2425 by a whopping 135% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w3-2425 and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking666175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation48.8078.36
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.5020.82
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date15 February 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$529$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245K has 61% better value for money than Xeon w3-2425.

Detailed specifications

Xeon w3-2425 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1214
Base clock speed3 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w3-2425 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
SocketFCLGA46771851
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w3-2425 and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon w3-2425 and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon w3-2425 and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon w3-2425 and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4400DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TBno data
Max memory channels4no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon w3-2425 and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes6420

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 w3-2425 11.74
Ultra 5 245K 27.64
+135%

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 w3-2425 18655
Ultra 5 245K 43908
+135%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.74 27.64
Recency 15 February 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 12 14
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

Ultra 5 245K has a 135.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 133.3% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2425 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon w3-2425 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon w3-2425 and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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