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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Ryzen 5 9600X

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 9600X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 3 months newer
  • Up to 5% more expensive$294 vs $279
  • Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 5% cheaper$279 vs $294
  • Up to 14% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 9600X ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 9600X has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF has a 8% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 9600X boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 9600X draws 60W less power.

LGA1851
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AM5
Arrow Lake-S
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Granite Ridge
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Radeon Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245KF or Ryzen 5 9600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X. It's 10% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 71/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 9600X than Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
10% 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 245KF or Ryzen 5 9600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 9600X 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 245KF and Ryzen 5 9600X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 71/100, Ryzen 5 9600X 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 245KF or Ryzen 5 9600X 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 245KF or Ryzen 5 9600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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