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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2356G vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Xeon E-2356G is slower than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 3% cheaper$311 vs $197.00
  • Up to 30% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 2 months newer
  • Up to 27% better value for money
  • Up to 3% more expensive$197.00 vs $311

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E-2356G ranks 2 points higher.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has 8 more cores.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has 2 more threads.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has 12 MB more L3 cache.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 4% higher.

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Xeon E-2356G draws 45W less power.

LGA1200
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LGA1851
Rocket Lake-E
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Arrow Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
UHD Graphics P750
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2356G or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 3% faster than the Xeon E-2356G on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 71/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Xeon E-2356G?expand_more
3% 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, Xeon E-2356G or Core Ultra 5 245K?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 Xeon E-2356G and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E-2356G scores 71/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E-2356G or Core Ultra 5 245K 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 Xeon E-2356G or Core Ultra 5 245K?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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