A8-9600 vs Core Ultra 5 245KF
The A8-9600 is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 245KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF has a 35% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1851Bristol Ridge
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopRadeon R7
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, A8-9600 or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF. It's 454% faster than the A8-9600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245KF than A8-9600?expand_more
454% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, A8-9600 or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between A8-9600 and Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
Performance: A8-9600 scores 13/100, Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the A8-9600 or Core Ultra 5 245KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the A8-9600 or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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