Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Xeon W3550
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is much faster than the Xeon W3550 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 245KF has a 37% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts 56% higher.
LGA1851
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LGA1366Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
BloomfieldDesktop
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Server/WorkstationNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
DDR3Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245KF or Xeon W3550?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF. It's 1067% faster than the Xeon W3550 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 6/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245KF than Xeon W3550?expand_more
1067% 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 Xeon W3550?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 245KF and Xeon W3550?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 70/100, Xeon W3550 scores 6/100. 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 Xeon W3550 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 Xeon W3550?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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