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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 7 251E vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Core 7 251E is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Is 3 months newer
Up to 20% more expensive – $384 vs $179.98

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Up to 16% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 20% cheaper – $179.98 vs $384
Up to 39% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

349FPS

410FPS

685FPS

743FPS

Rust2018

Core 7 251E

337FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

358FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 7 251E

553FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

571FPS

Valorant2020

Core 7 251E

721FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

789FPS

Dota 22013

Core 7 251E

259FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

301FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 7 251E

219FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

224FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 7 251E

331FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

322FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core 7 251E

60%

Core Ultra 5 245K

71%

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 11 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 7 251E

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core 7 251E has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core 7 251E

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core 7 251E has 18 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 7 251E

36 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

Core 7 251E has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 7 251E

2.1 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 7 251E

5.6 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

Core 7 251E boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 7 251E

65W

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

Core 7 251E draws 60W less power.

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Core 7 251E

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.98

Core 7 251ECore Ultra 5 245K

LGA1700

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LGA1851

Bartlett Lake

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 7 251E or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 18% faster than the Core 7 251E on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 60/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Core 7 251E?expand_more

18% 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, Core 7 251E or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 7 251E and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

Performance: Core 7 251E scores 60/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 7 251E or Core Ultra 5 245K 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 Core 7 251E or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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