Core Ultra 5 245 vs Ryzen 5 7600X
Verdict: Core Ultra 5 245 and Ryzen 5 7600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.
Why pick Core Ultra 5 245
- 8 more cores (14 vs 6)
- 40 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 105 W)
Why pick Ryzen 5 7600X
- About ₹10,700 cheaper today
Specifications
| Core Ultra 5 245 | Ryzen 5 7600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Lion Cove + Skymont | Zen 4 |
| Code name | Arrow Lake | Raphael |
| Process | TSMC N3B | TSMC 5 nm |
| Cores | 14 | 6 |
| P-cores + E-cores | 6P + 8E | 6P |
| Threads | 14 | 12 |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 32 MB |
| TDP (rated) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max memory speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Overclocking | Locked | Unlocked |
| Cooler in the box | — | Not included |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics | Radeon Graphics (2 CU) |
| Released | 2025-01-06 | 2022-09-27 |
| Price today (≈) | ₹26,900 | ₹16,200 |
FAQ
Is Core Ultra 5 245 better than Ryzen 5 7600X?
Core Ultra 5 245 and Ryzen 5 7600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X 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 7600X?
Core Ultra 5 245 is rated at 65 W versus 105 W for Ryzen 5 7600X.
Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 245 or Ryzen 5 7600X?
Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7600X 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 7600X use the same motherboard?
No. Core Ultra 5 245 uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.
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