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Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF: Comparison

Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500 and Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500 at 1.5 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at 26 MB, 94% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 63%, again favouring Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. They match on 7 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and performance cores.

Specs

Specification
9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Form FactorDesktopDesktop
CodenameCoffee LakeArrow Lake-S
Release Year20192024
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
SocketLGA1151LGA 1851
Socket StatusEnd of LifeCurrent
Process Node14 nm3 nm
Performance Cores66
Efficiency Cores08
SMT Enabledfalsefalse
P-Core Base Clock3.04.2
P-Core Boost Clock4.45.2
Unlocked Multiplierfalsetrue
L2 Cache1.5 MB-94%26 MB
L3 Cache9 MB-62%24 MB
Base Power65 W125 W
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5
Max Memory Speed26666400
Memory Channels22
Max Memory Capacity128256
ECC Supportfalsefalse
Integrated GraphicsYesNo
Copilot Plus Certifiedfalsefalse
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes16-33%24
Launch MSRP192294
Retail AvailabilityDiscontinuedBoxed Retail
ArchitectureCoffee Lake, 9th Gen Intel CoreArrow Lake-S
Cores614
Threads614

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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