Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 5 8600G

≈10% higher est. score

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G ≈ ₹19,600 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 5 245K scores about 10% higher than Ryzen 5 8600G in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

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Core Ultra 5 245K Ryzen 5 8600G

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

10% higher estimated gaming score
8 more cores (14 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 8600G

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Core Ultra 5 245K needs one bought separately
About ₹1,400 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core Ultra 5 245K	Ryzen 5 8600G
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Zen 4
Code name	Arrow Lake	Phoenix
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	14	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	6P
Threads	14	12
Boost clock	5.2 GHz	5 GHz
Base clock	4.2 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	24 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Radeon 700M
Released	2024-10-24	2024-01-31
Price today (≈)	₹21,000	₹19,600

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 245K better than Ryzen 5 8600G?

Core Ultra 5 245K scores about 10% higher than Ryzen 5 8600G in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 5 8600G?

Ryzen 5 8600G is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 5 245K.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 5 8600G?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Core Ultra 5 245K and Ryzen 5 8600G use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 5 245K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 8600G uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.