Compare / Core Ultra 5 245K vs Core i5-13600K

Core Ultra 5 245K vs Core i5-13600K: which is better?

Core Ultra 5 245K and Core i5-13600K perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-13600K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245K

72%of the fastest CPU
≈ $328Part score 79/100
VS
Intel

Core i5-13600K

70%of the fastest CPU
≈ $160 (used)Part score 78/100
Cheaper: Core i5-13600KValue: Core i5-13600K

Head to head

72%
Gaming performance
70%
79/100
Part score
78/100
194 FPS
Average FPS
194 FPS
≈ $328
Approx. price
≈ $160 (used)
50/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core Ultra 5 245KCore i5-13600K
Cores / threads14 / 1414 / 20
Max boost5.2 GHz5.1 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W125 W
SocketLGA1851LGA1700
MemoryDDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20242022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core Ultra 5 245KCore i5-13600K
194average FPS
194average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1440p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

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