Ultra 5 245K vs A6-7480

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Aggregate performance score

A6-7480
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 45 Watt
1.16
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.64
+2283%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms A6-7480 by a whopping 2283% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7480 and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2379175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.36
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.4320.82
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date26 October 2018 (6 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A6-7480 and Core Ultra 5 245K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads214
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
L1 cache160K112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (shared)3 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
Die size250 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors3,100 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A6-7480 and Core Ultra 5 245K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2+1851
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7480 and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
SIPP-+

Security technologies

A6-7480 and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7480 and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7480 and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7480 and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-7480 1.16
Ultra 5 245K 27.64
+2283%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-7480 1837
Ultra 5 245K 43908
+2290%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.16 27.64
Recency 26 October 2018 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 14
Threads 2 14
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

A6-7480 has 177.8% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 2282.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 600% more physical cores and 600% more threads, and a 833.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7480 in performance tests.


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