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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF: Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF l3 cache compared

On l3 cache the spread is 75%, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 96 MB against Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF 24 MB, so AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D takes it. Add l2 cache to that, 4 MB on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D versus 26 MB on the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, and the pattern holds. They differ on p-core base clock too, 3 GHz on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D versus 4.2 GHz on the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. There is a split on tdp as well, 105 W on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D versus 125 W on the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF.

Which should you buy, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D or Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF?

Buy the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the one to take for desktop gaming and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (8.5/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a flagship unlocked desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for overclocking enthusiasts.

Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D or Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF?

Cost splits them too. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits at $249, Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at $294, 18% more.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, integrated graphics, release year, igpu, market segment and memory channels included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF differ on total cores?

Yes. Total Cores reads 8 on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D versus 14 on the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF.

Is the ECC Support the same on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF?

It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    Desktops, Boxed Processor
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    Desktop
  • Codename

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    Vermeer
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    Arrow Lake-S
  • Release Year

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    2024
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    2024
  • TDP

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    105 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    125 W
  • iGPU

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    None
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    None
  • Market Segment

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    Desktop
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    Zen 3
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    Arrow Lake-S
  • Socket

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    AM4
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    FCLGA1851
  • Socket Status

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    End of Life
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    Current
  • Process Node

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    7 nm
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    3 nm
  • Total Cores

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    8
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    14Best
  • Performance Cores

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    8Best
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    0
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    8Best
  • Total Threads

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    16Best
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    14
  • SMT Enabled

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    Yes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    No
  • P-Core Base Clock

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    3 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    4.2 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    4.1 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    5.2 GHz
  • Unlocked Multiplier

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    Yes
  • L2 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    4 MB-85%
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    26 MBBest
  • L3 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    96 MBBest
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    24 MB-75%
  • 3D Stacked Cache

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    Yes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    No
  • Base Power

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    105 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    125 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    142 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    159 W
  • Memory Type

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    DDR4
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    DDR5Best
  • Max Memory Speed

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    3200 MT/s
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    6400 MT/sBest
  • Memory Channels

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    2
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    2
  • Max Memory Capacity

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    128 GB
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    256 GBBest
  • ECC Support

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    No
  • Integrated Graphics

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    No
  • PCIe Generation

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    PCIe 4.0
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    PCIe 5.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    20-17%
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    24
  • Launch MSRP

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    $249
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    $294
  • Retail Availability

    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    Boxed Retail

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 5700X3D if you want the higher L3 cache (96 MB vs 24 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).

    Choose 245KF if you want the higher L2 cache (26 MB vs 4 MB) and the higher PCIe lanes (24 vs 20).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAMD Ryzen 7 5700X3DIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF
    Consumercarts listing

    $249.00

    View on Consumercarts listing
    Amazon

    $294.00

    View on Amazon
    NeweggView on Newegg

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    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.