Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 9 9950X

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

≈15% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ ₹58,800 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 15% 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. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

Est. multi-core score

100

Est. single-core score

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Core Ultra 5 245K Ryzen 9 9950X

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

45 W lower rated TDP (125 W vs 170 W)
About ₹37,900 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X

15% higher estimated gaming score
2 more cores (16 vs 14)

Specifications

	Core Ultra 5 245K	Ryzen 9 9950X
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Zen 5
Code name	Arrow Lake	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	14	16
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	16P
Threads	14	32
Boost clock	5.2 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	4.2 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	24 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	170 W
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2024-10-24	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹20,900	₹58,800

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 245K better than Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 15% 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. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Core Ultra 5 245K is rated at 125 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 9950X.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 9 9950X?

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 Ryzen 9 9950X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core Ultra 5 245K and Ryzen 9 9950X use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 5 245K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 9 9950X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.