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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K — Benchmarks & Specs

14 threads125W TDP$309 MSRP2024

Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

At 1080p (High, Native), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K averages 400 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per TechSpot. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 43,204 pts, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is a processor from the Arrow Lake family released in 2024 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 5.2 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $309 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 13 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High Native 400 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-04
F1 24 1080p High Native 307 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-10-24
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 300 fps 129 fps WePC 2024-12-01
The Last of Us Part 1 1080p High Native 180 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-04
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 1080p High Native 142 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-04
Starfield 1080p Low 121 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-04
Starfield 1080p High Native 121 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-10-24
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p RT Ultra RT on 96 fps — PCBench 2026-01-01
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p High Native 95 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-10-24
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p High 95 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-04
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 94 fps 87 fps The FPS Review 2026-04-22
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 93 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-04
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High Native 93 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-10-24

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 43,204 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 43,129 points PassMark Software 2026-06-12
Cinebench R23 multi 33,842 pts Tech4Gamers 2024-11-15
Cinebench R23 multi 25,066 points Notebookcheck 2024-10-24
Cinebench R23 multi 25,008 points HWCooling.net 2024-11-01
Cinebench R23 multi 22,954 points WePC 2024-12-01
Geekbench 6 multi 18,240 points WePC 2024-12-01
Geekbench 6 multi 17,863 pts NanoReview 2025-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 17,863 points cpu-monkey (aggregated Geekbench Browser results) 2024-11-01
Geekbench 6 multi 17,863 points Geekbench Browser 2024-10-24

Full Specifications

tdp w125
socketLGA1851
e cores8
p cores6
threads14
l3 cache mb24
boost clock ghz5.2

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K best used for?
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is a Arrow Lake-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K launched in 2024 at a $309 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core Ultra 5 245K side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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