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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-11700 vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Core i7-11700 is 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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Up to 1% more expensive – $323 vs $179.99

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Up to 32% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 8 months newer
Up to 1% cheaper – $179.99 vs $323
Up to 33% 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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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-11700

239FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

263FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-11700

305FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

412FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-11700

675FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

792FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-11700

215FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

224FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-11700

332FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

322FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-11700

232FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

302FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-11700

541FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

572FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-11700

373FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

390FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-11700

50%

Core Ultra 5 245K

70%

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-11700

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-11700

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core i7-11700 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-11700

16 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-11700

2.5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 68% higher base clock.

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Core i7-11700

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 6% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-11700

65W

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

Core i7-11700 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-11700

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.99

Core i7-11700Core Ultra 5 245K

LGA1200

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Rocket Lake

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 750

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-11700 or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 40% faster than the Core i7-11700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Core i7-11700?expand_more

40% 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 i7-11700 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 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-11700 and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-11700 scores 50/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-11700 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 i7-11700 or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.