Compare / Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Core i7-12700K

Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Core i7-12700K: which is better?

Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core i7-12700K perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-12700K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245KF

72%of the fastest CPU
≈ $290Part score 79/100
VS
Intel

Core i7-12700K

71%of the fastest CPU
≈ $211Part score 79/100
Cheaper: Core i7-12700KValue: Core i7-12700K

Head to head

72%
Gaming performance
71%
79/100
Part score
79/100
259 FPS
Average FPS
258 FPS
≈ $290
Approx. price
≈ $211
73/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core Ultra 5 245KFCore i7-12700K
Cores1412 / 20
Max boost5.2 GHz5 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W125 W
SocketLGA1851LGA1700
MemoryDDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Release year20242021
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core Ultra 5 245KFCore i7-12700K
259average FPS
258average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
416◆
412◆
EA SPORTS FC
230
230
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
126◆
125◆
Rust
130
130