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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 245K vs FX-8320

The Core Ultra 5 245K is much faster than the FX-8320 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $106.23 more expensive!

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CPU

$179.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 310% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years and 2 months newer
Up to 117% better value for money
Up to 89% more expensive – $179.99 vs $73.76

CPU

$73.76View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 89% cheaper – $73.76 vs $179.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 245K

412FPS

FX-8320

119FPS

Dota 22013

302FPS

169FPS

746FPS

356FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 245K

224FPS

FX-8320

184FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 5 245K

FX-8320

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 5 245K

263FPS

FX-8320

208FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 245K

791FPS

FX-8320

538FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core Ultra 5 245K

FX-8320

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

69%

FX-8320

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 65 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

FX-8320

Core Ultra 5 245K has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

FX-8320

Core Ultra 5 245K has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

FX-8320

8 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

FX-8320

3.5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 20% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

FX-8320

4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 30% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

FX-8320

125W

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.99

FX-8320

$73.76

FX-8320 is $106.23 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 245KFX-8320

LGA1851

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AM3+

Arrow Lake-S

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Vishera

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Integrated GPUhelp

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245K or FX-8320?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 1650% faster than the FX-8320 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than FX-8320?expand_more

1650% 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 Ultra 5 245K or FX-8320?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 Ultra 5 245K and FX-8320?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 245K scores 70/100, FX-8320 scores 4/100. 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 FX-8320 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 FX-8320?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.