Core Ultra 5 245K vs Core Ultra 7 265F
The Core Ultra 5 245K is slightly faster than the Core Ultra 7 265F on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $136.02 cheaper!
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 75% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 265F boosts 2% higher.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
LGA1851Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopArc Graphics 4 Xe LPG
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245K or Core Ultra 7 265F?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 Ultra 5 245K or Core Ultra 7 265F?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 Ultra 5 245K and Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 245K scores 59/100, Core Ultra 7 265F scores 59/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 5 245K or Core Ultra 7 265F 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 Ultra 5 245K or Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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