Core Ultra 5 245K vs Core Ultra 7 265K

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K ≈ ₹21,000 today · 2024 Buy now

≈6% higher est. score

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ≈ ₹27,000 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 7 265K scores about 6% higher than Core Ultra 5 245K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core Ultra 5 245K gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Core Ultra 5 245K Core Ultra 7 265K

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 245K

About ₹6,000 cheaper today

Why pick Core Ultra 7 265K

6% higher estimated gaming score
6 more cores (20 vs 14)

Specifications

	Core Ultra 5 245K	Core Ultra 7 265K
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Arrow Lake	Arrow Lake
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC N3B
Cores	14	20
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	8P + 12E
Threads	14	20
Boost clock	5.2 GHz	5.5 GHz
Base clock	4.2 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	24 MB	36 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	30 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1851
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Intel Graphics
Released	2024-10-24	2024-10-24
Price today (≈)	₹21,000	₹27,000

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 245K better than Core Ultra 7 265K?

Core Ultra 7 265K scores about 6% higher than Core Ultra 5 245K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core Ultra 5 245K gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 5 245K or Core Ultra 7 265K?

Both are rated at 125 W.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 245K or Core Ultra 7 265K?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core Ultra 5 245K gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 7 265K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.