Ultra 5 245KF vs Xeon Max 9480

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Max 9480
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
53.24
+92.8%
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.61

Xeon Max 9480 outperforms Core Ultra 5 245KF by an impressive 93% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Max 9480 and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24177
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.0382.27
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.4020.90
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids HBM (2023)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date10 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$12,980$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245KF has 274133% better value for money than Xeon Max 9480.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Max 9480 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 cores56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads11214
Base clock speed1.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache112.5 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size4x 477 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Max 9480 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)350 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Max 9480 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 Max 9480 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 Max 9480 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 Max 9480 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Max 9480 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 Max 9480 53.24
+92.8%
Ultra 5 245KF 27.61

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 Max 9480 84567
+92.8%
Ultra 5 245KF 43853

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 53.24 27.61
Recency 10 January 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 56 14
Threads 112 14
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Max 9480 has a 92.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 180% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Max 9480 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 245KF in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Max 9480 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Max 9480 and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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