Ultra 5 245K vs i7-11700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11700K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.46
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.64
+78.8%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Core i7-11700K by an impressive 79% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking449175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.36
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency11.6420.82
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 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

Core i7-11700K 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1614
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s159 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11700K 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
SocketFCLGA12001851
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11700K 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 245K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i7-11700K 15.46
Ultra 5 245K 27.64
+78.8%

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.

i7-11700K 24552
Ultra 5 245K 43908
+78.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-11700K 10787
Ultra 5 245K 17760
+64.7%

Blender(-)

i7-11700K 221
+62.5%
Ultra 5 245K 136

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-11700K 1766
Ultra 5 245K 2224
+26%

7-Zip Single

i7-11700K 6157
Ultra 5 245K 6477
+5.2%

7-Zip

i7-11700K 57129
Ultra 5 245K 77921
+36.4%

WebXPRT 3

i7-11700K 254
Ultra 5 245K 346
+36.2%

CrossMark Overall

i7-11700K 1775
Ultra 5 245K 2245
+26.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.46 27.64
Recency 16 March 2021 24 October 2024
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm

i7-11700K has 14.3% more threads.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 78.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 75% more physical cores, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11700K in performance tests.


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