Ultra 5 245KF vs Xeon 5150

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5150
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.58
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.54
+4648%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms Xeon 5150 by a whopping 4648% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5150 and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2816176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.5681.94
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.8420.74
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$16$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245KF has 3101% better value for money than Xeon 5150.

Detailed specifications

Xeon 5150 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 cores2 (Dual-core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads214
Base clock speed2.66 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache0 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
VID voltage rangeB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5150 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 configuration11
SocketLGA7711851
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5150 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Xeon 5150 and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 5150 and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5150 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5150 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.

Xeon 5150 0.58
Ultra 5 245KF 27.54
+4648%

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.

Xeon 5150 924
Ultra 5 245KF 43751
+4635%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.58 27.54
Physical cores 2 14
Threads 2 14
Chip lithography 65 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon 5150 has 92.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has a 4648.3% higher aggregate performance score, 600% more physical cores and 600% more threads, and a 2066.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5150 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 5150 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5150 and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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