Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 9 9900X
The Core Ultra 5 245K is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $149.00 cheaper!
Core Ultra 5 245K69% Score
- Is 2 months newer
- Up to 56% cheaper – $179.99 vs $328.99
- Up to 43% better value for money
Ryzen 9 9900X78% Score
- Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 56% more expensive – $328.99 vs $179.99
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
Ryzen 9 9900X has a 5% higher base clock.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
AM5Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 13% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 69/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
13% 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 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 78/100 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 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 78/100. 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 9 9900X 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 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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