Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K ≈ ₹20,900 today · 2024 Buy now

≈18% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ≈ ₹32,900 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores about 18% higher than Core Ultra 5 245K 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 7 7800X3D

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

6 more cores (14 vs 8)
About ₹12,000 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 7800X3D

18% higher estimated gaming score
3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates

Specifications

	Core Ultra 5 245K	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Zen 4
Code name	Arrow Lake	Raphael
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	14	8
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	8P
Threads	14	16
Boost clock	5.2 GHz	5.0 GHz
Base clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	24 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	96 MB (3D V-Cache)
TDP (rated)	125 W	120 W
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	PBO + Curve Optimizer (multiplier locked)
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Radeon RDNA2
Released	2024-10-24	2023-04-06
Price today (≈)	₹20,900	₹32,900

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 245K better than Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores about 18% higher than Core Ultra 5 245K 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 7 7800X3D?

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is rated at 120 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 5 245K.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

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 7 7800X3D use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 5 245K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.