Core Ultra 5 245 vs Ryzen 5 7500

Intel Core Ultra 5 245 ≈ ₹26,900 today · 2025 Buy now on Amazon
AMD Ryzen 5 7500 ≈ ₹22,100 today · 2026 Buy now on Amazon

Verdict: Core Ultra 5 245 and Ryzen 5 7500 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
77
75
Est. multi-core score
43
30
Est. single-core score
82
79
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core Ultra 5 245   Ryzen 5 7500

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core Ultra 5 245

  • 8 more cores (14 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7500

  • About ₹4,800 cheaper today

Specifications

Core Ultra 5 245Ryzen 5 7500
ArchitectureLion Cove + SkymontZen 4
Code nameArrow LakeRaphael
ProcessTSMC N3BTSMC 5 nm
Cores146
P-cores + E-cores6P + 8E6P
Threads1412
Boost clock5.1 GHz5 GHz
Base clock3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
L2 cache24 MB6 MB
L3 cache24 MB32 MB
TDP (rated)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1851AM5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-6400DDR5-5200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingLockedUnlocked
Cooler in the box—Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphicsIntel GraphicsRadeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released2025-01-062026-09-10
Price today (≈)₹26,900₹22,100

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 245 better than Ryzen 5 7500?

Core Ultra 5 245 and Ryzen 5 7500 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 5 245 or Ryzen 5 7500?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 245 or Ryzen 5 7500?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7500 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 5 245. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core Ultra 5 245 and Ryzen 5 7500 use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 5 245 uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7500 uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.

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