Ultra 5 245K vs Phenom X4 9550

Aggregate performance score

Phenom X4 9550
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.04
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.64
+2558%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Phenom X4 9550 by a whopping 2558% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2442175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.36
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.0320.82
Architecture codenameAgena (2007−2008)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 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

Phenom X4 9550 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speedno data4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm3 nm
Die size285 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors450 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Phenom X4 9550 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
SocketAM2+1851
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Phenom X4 9550 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 Phenom X4 9550 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 Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 5 245K. 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 dataArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 5 245K.

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.

Phenom X4 9550 1.04
Ultra 5 245K 27.64
+2558%

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.

Phenom X4 9550 1656
Ultra 5 245K 43908
+2551%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.04 27.64
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 4 14
Chip lithography 65 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Phenom X4 9550 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 2557.7% higher aggregate performance score, 250% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and a 2066.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X4 9550 in performance tests.


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