Core i5-13600K vs Core Ultra 5 245KF

Intel Core i5-13600K ≈ ₹31,900 today · 2022 Buy now

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF ≈ ₹19,300 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13600K and Core Ultra 5 245KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core Ultra 5 245KF gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-13600K Core Ultra 5 245KF

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Why pick Core i5-13600K

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Core Ultra 5 245KF

About ₹12,600 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-13600K	Core Ultra 5 245KF
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Raptor Lake	Arrow Lake
Process	Intel 7	TSMC N3B
Cores	14	14
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	6P + 8E
Threads	20	14
Boost clock	5.1 GHz	5.2 GHz
Base clock	3.5 GHz	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	20 MB	24 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	24 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	2022-10-20	2024-10-24
Price today (≈)	₹31,900	₹19,300

FAQ

Is Core i5-13600K better than Core Ultra 5 245KF?

Core i5-13600K and Core Ultra 5 245KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core Ultra 5 245KF gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-13600K or Core Ultra 5 245KF?

Both are rated at 125 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-13600K or Core Ultra 5 245KF?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core Ultra 5 245KF gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-13600K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-13600K and Core Ultra 5 245KF use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-13600K uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Core Ultra 5 245KF uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.