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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K — Benchmarks & Specs

14 threads125W TDP$309 MSRP2024
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

At 1080p Low, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K averages 121 fps in Starfield, per Gamers Nexus. 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 listings. Data on this page draws on 22 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 12 game frame-rate results, compiled from Gamers Nexus, TechSpot, WePC, cpu-monkey, Geekbench Browser, HWCooling.net, NanoReview, Notebookcheck, PassMark, PCBench, Tech4Gamers, The FPS Review; each table row links to its source. 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 or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (reported FPS)

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

Gaming frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by game, resolution, and quality preset. Rows from aggregator sites are estimates, not measured runs, dated by when SpecPicks fetched them. “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 400 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-04
F1 24 1080p High 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 180 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-04
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 1080p High 142 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-04
Starfield 1080p Low 121 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-04
Starfield 1080p High 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 95 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-10-24
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 94 fps 87 fps The FPS Review 2026-08-25
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 93 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-04
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 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 points Geekbench Browser 2024-10-24
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

Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Systems with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

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. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for Intel Core Ultra 5 245K aren't on file. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?
Amazon listings for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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