Ultra 5 245KF vs Opteron 252

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 252
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 92 Watt
0.48
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.61
+5652%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms Opteron 252 by a whopping 5652% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2915177
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data82.27
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.4920.90
Architecture codenameTroy (2005)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateFebruary 2005 (19 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$63$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 cores1 (Single-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads114
Base clock speedno data4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache128 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistors106 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 configuration21
Socket9401851
Power consumption (TDP)92 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe versionno data5.0
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.

Opteron 252 0.48
Ultra 5 245KF 27.61
+5652%

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.

Opteron 252 760
Ultra 5 245KF 43853
+5670%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.48 27.61
Physical cores 1 14
Threads 1 14
Chip lithography 90 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 92 Watt 125 Watt

Opteron 252 has 35.9% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has a 5652.1% higher aggregate performance score, 1300% more physical cores and 1300% more threads, and a 2900% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 252 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 252 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 252 and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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