Ultra 5 245KF vs Xeon Gold 5515+

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 5515+
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
16.11
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.77
+72.4%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms Xeon Gold 5515+ by an impressive 72% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 5515+ and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking410169
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation34.9878.67
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency9.2421.02
Architecture codenameEmerald Rapids (2023)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,099$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245KF has 125% better value for money than Xeon Gold 5515+.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 5515+ 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1614
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache22.5 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size2x 763 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)76 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 5515+ 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
Socket46771851
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 5515+ and Core Ultra 5 245KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 5515+ and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 5515+ and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 5515+ and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 5515+ and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes8020

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 Gold 5515+ 16.11
Ultra 5 245KF 27.77
+72.4%

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 Gold 5515+ 25587
Ultra 5 245KF 44104
+72.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.11 27.77
Recency 14 December 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 14
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Gold 5515+ has 14.3% more threads.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has a 72.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, 75% more physical cores, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 32% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 5515+ in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 5515+ is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 5515+ and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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