Apex Legends
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Guava·23h ago
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FPSAverage
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FPS1% Low
86%/65°C
35%/64°C
32 GB
51%usage
Xeon Platinum 8280 vs Core Ultra 5 245KF
The Xeon Platinum 8280 is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 245KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core Ultra 5 245KF69% Score
- Up to 103% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 11 months newer
- Available for $189.00
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.
L3 Cachehelp
Xeon Platinum 8280 has 14.5 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF has a 56% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts 30% higher.
LGA3647
Sockethelp
LGA1851Cascade Lake-SP
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SServer/Workstation
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR4
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Platinum 8280 or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF. It's 109% faster than the Xeon Platinum 8280 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245KF than Xeon Platinum 8280?expand_more
109% 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 Platinum 8280 or Core Ultra 5 245KF?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 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 Platinum 8280 and Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
Performance: Xeon Platinum 8280 scores 33/100, Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 Platinum 8280 or Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 Platinum 8280 or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF 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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