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Core i9-13900K vs Core Ultra 5 245K: which is better?

Core i9-13900K is about 8% faster than Core Ultra 5 245K in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core Ultra 5 245K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-13900K

88%of the fastest CPU
≈ $416Part score 91/100
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 5 245K

72%of the fastest CPU
≈ $328Part score 79/100
Faster: Core i9-13900KCheaper: Core Ultra 5 245KValue: Core Ultra 5 245K

Head to head

88%
Gaming performance
72%
91/100
Part score
79/100
310 FPS
Average FPS
286 FPS
≈ $416
Approx. price
≈ $328
96/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i9-13900KCore Ultra 5 245K
Cores / threads24 / 3214 / 14
Max boost5.8 GHz5.2 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W125 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1851
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20222024
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-13900KCore Ultra 5 245K
310average FPS
286average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1440p · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+◆
Counter-Strike 2
500+
479◆
League of Legends
500+
500+◆
Fortnite
228
228
Apex Legends
300
300◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
500+
500+◆
Overwatch 2
416
416
Rocket League
500+
441◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
306◆
252◆
Marvel Rivals
245◆
202◆
Dota 2
377
328◆

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
500+◆
416◆
Cyberpunk 2077
193
164◆
EA SPORTS FC
306◆
252◆
Roblox
240
240
Elden Ring
60
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
153◆
126◆
Rust
176◆
145◆