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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-4870HQ vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Core i7-4870HQ is much 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 120% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 6 months newer
Available for $179.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

188FPS

412FPS

490FPS

746FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-4870HQ

569FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

791FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-4870HQ

180FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

302FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-4870HQ

200FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

224FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-4870HQ

325FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

322FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-4870HQ

517FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

572FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i7-4870HQ

901FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

1080FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-4870HQ

26%

Core Ultra 5 245K

69%

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 43 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-4870HQ

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-4870HQ

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-4870HQ

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-4870HQ

2.5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-4870HQ

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 41% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-4870HQ

47W

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

Core i7-4870HQ draws 78W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-4870HQ

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.99

Core i7-4870HQCore Ultra 5 245K

Intel BGA 1364

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LGA1851

Crystalwell

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 5200

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

1600 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-4870HQ or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 165% faster than the Core i7-4870HQ on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 26/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Core i7-4870HQ?expand_more

165% 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 i7-4870HQ 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 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-4870HQ and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-4870HQ scores 26/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-4870HQ 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 i7-4870HQ or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.