Ultra 5 245K vs i5-14450HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14450HX
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 55 Watt
16.09
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.76
+72.5%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Core i5-14450HX by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking419173
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.88
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency27.6721.00
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year 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

Core i5-14450HX 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1614
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate157 MHz159 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-14450HX 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz1.9 GHz
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i5-14450HX 16.09
Ultra 5 245K 27.76
+72.5%

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.

i5-14450HX 25565
Ultra 5 245K 44090
+72.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.09 27.76
Recency 8 January 2024 24 October 2024
Physical cores 10 14
Threads 16 14
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 125 Watt

i5-14450HX has 14.3% more threads, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 72.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and 40% more physical cores.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14450HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-14450HX is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-14450HX and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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