Valorant
1440p@240Hz·17:48 played
PD·14h ago
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FPSAverage
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32 GB
40%usage
Core i9-13900K vs Core Ultra 5 245K
The Core i9-13900K is same performance as the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $321.44 more expensive!
Core i9-13900K69% Score
- Up to 85% more expensive – $501.43 vs $179.99
Core Ultra 5 245K69% Score
- Is 2 years and 1 month newer
- Up to 85% cheaper – $179.99 vs $501.43
- Up to 85% better value for money
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 245K has a 40% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1851Raptor Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-13900K or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-13900K or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-13900K and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-13900K scores 69/100, 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 i9-13900K 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 i9-13900K or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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