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Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF and Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at 26 MB, Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF at 36 MB, 28% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 20%, again favouring Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. They match on 27 other specifications, including form factor, codename and release year.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Arrow Lake-S |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | None | None |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | LGA 1851 |
| Socket Status | Current | Current |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Performance Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 | 12 |
| SMT Enabled | false | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| E-Core Base Clock | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| E-Core Boost Clock | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | true |
| L2 Cache | 26 MB-28% | 36 MB |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB-20% | 30 MB |
| 3D Stacked Cache | false | false |
| Base Power | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 159 | 250 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Speed | 6400 | 6400 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 256 | 256 |
| ECC Support | false | false |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| NPU Peak TOPS | 13 | 13 |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| Launch MSRP | 294 | 379 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Cores | 14 | 20 |
| Threads | 14 | 20 |
| NPU | 13 TOPS (NPU 3) | 13 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S | Arrow Lake-S |
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.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is a flagship unlocked desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for overclocking enthusiasts.
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