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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 3 1300X

The Core Ultra 5 245K is much faster than the Ryzen 3 1300X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 124% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 4 months newer
  • Up to 147% more expensive$179.99 vs $129
  • Up to 147% cheaper$129 vs $179.99
  • Up to 11% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 49 points higher.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more cores.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 41% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 3 1300X draws 60W less power.

LGA1851
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AM4
Arrow Lake-S
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Zen
Desktop
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Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
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No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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2666 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 3 1300X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 245% faster than the Ryzen 3 1300X on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Ryzen 3 1300X?expand_more
245% 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 Ryzen 3 1300X?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 Ultra 5 245K and Ryzen 3 1300X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100, Ryzen 3 1300X scores 20/100. 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 Ryzen 3 1300X 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 Ryzen 3 1300X?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.

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