Ultra 5 245K vs i9-9980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.74
+51.3%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Core i9-9980XE by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking329174
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.9478.80
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.5221.00
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,979$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245K has 1900% better value for money than i9-9980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3614
Base clock speed3 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s159 MHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache1.125 MB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache18 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size484 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA20661851
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE 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++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9980XE and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9980XE and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9980XE 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 channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9980XE and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-9980XE 18.34
Ultra 5 245K 27.74
+51.3%

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.

i9-9980XE 29127
Ultra 5 245K 44059
+51.3%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-9980XE 15780
Ultra 5 245K 17760
+12.5%

Blender(-)

i9-9980XE 137
+0.4%
Ultra 5 245K 136

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-9980XE 1200
Ultra 5 245K 2224
+85.3%

7-Zip Single

i9-9980XE 5110
Ultra 5 245K 6477
+26.8%

7-Zip

i9-9980XE 93018
+19.4%
Ultra 5 245K 77921

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 27.74
Recency 8 October 2018 24 October 2024
Physical cores 18 14
Threads 36 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 125 Watt

i9-9980XE has 28.6% more physical cores and 157.1% more threads.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 51.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 32% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9980XE in performance tests.


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