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Intel 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF: Comparison
Intel 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6600K and Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6600K at 1 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at 26 MB, 96% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 75%, again favouring Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. They match on 7 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and smt enabled.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Skylake | Arrow Lake-S |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2024 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA 1851 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Current |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Performance Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 8 |
| SMT Enabled | false | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | true |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB-96% | 26 MB |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB-75% | 24 MB |
| Base Power | 91 W | 125 W |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Speed | 2133 | 6400 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 64 | 256 |
| ECC Support | false | false |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16-33% | 24 |
| Launch MSRP | 242 | 294 |
| Retail Availability | Discontinued | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Skylake, 6th Gen Intel Core | Arrow Lake-S |
| Cores | 4 | 14 |
| Threads | 4 | 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.
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