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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF separate most on l2 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X at 3 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at 26 MB, 88% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 25%, this time favouring AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. They match on 11 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Vermeer | Arrow Lake-S |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2024 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | None (CPU only) | None |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1851 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Current |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| Performance Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 8 |
| SMT Enabled | true | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | true |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB-88% | 26 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 24 MB-25% |
| 3D Stacked Cache | false | false |
| Base Power | 65 W | 125 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 88 | 159 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Speed | 3200 | 6400 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 256 |
| ECC Support | true | false |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| Launch MSRP | 299 | 294 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Zen 3, Ryzen 5000 Series | Arrow Lake-S |
| Cores | 6 | 14 |
| Threads | 12 | 14 |
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a flagship unlocked desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for overclocking enthusiasts.