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Intel Core Ultra 5 245 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265T: Comparison
Core Ultra 5 245 vs Core Ultra 7 265T total cores compared
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: Core Ultra 5 245 14 against Core Ultra 7 265T 20. Core Ultra 7 265T also leads on l3 cache, 24 MB on the Core Ultra 5 245 versus 30 MB on the Core Ultra 7 265T. There is a split on tdp as well, 65 W on the Core Ultra 5 245 versus 35 W on the Core Ultra 7 265T. There is a split on base power as well, 65 W on the Core Ultra 5 245 versus 35 W on the Core Ultra 7 265T.
Which should you buy, Core Ultra 5 245 or Core Ultra 7 265T?
The Core Ultra 5 245 suits desktop gaming and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. The Core Ultra 7 265T is the one to take for desktop gaming and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 245 (8.2/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for everyday desktop builds. Our rating of the Core Ultra 7 265T (8.2/10): the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for everyday desktop builds.
What Core Ultra 5 245 and Core Ultra 7 265T have in common
Everything else lines up. Integrated graphics, socket, form factor, release year and igpu read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core Ultra 5 245 and Core Ultra 7 265T differ on performance cores?
Yes. Performance Cores reads 6 on the Core Ultra 5 245 versus 8 on the Core Ultra 7 265T.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Core Ultra 5 245 and Core Ultra 7 265T?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- Desktop
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Desktop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- Arrow Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Arrow Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 2025
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 2025
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 65 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- Intel Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Intel Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- Desktop
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- Arrow Lake-S
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Arrow Lake-S
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- FCLGA1851
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- FCLGA1851
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 3 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 14
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 20Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 6
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 8Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 12Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 14
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 20Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 3.5 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 1.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 5.1 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 24 MB-20%
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 30 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 65 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 35 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 121 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 112 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- DDR5
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- DDR5
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
Which one should you pick?
Choose Intel Core Ultra 5 245 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Intel Core Ultra 7 265T if you want the higher L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for everyday desktop builds.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for everyday desktop builds.