Core Ultra 5 245K vs Xeon W3680
The Core Ultra 5 245K is much faster than the Xeon W3680 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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 26% higher base clock.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
LGA1366Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
GulftownDesktop
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
DDR3Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245K or Xeon W3680?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 590% faster than the Xeon W3680 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Xeon W3680?expand_more
590% 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 Xeon W3680?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 Xeon W3680?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100, Xeon W3680 scores 10/100. 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 Xeon W3680 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 Xeon W3680?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.
Popular Comparisons
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