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

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

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245KF

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

Core i7-12700KF

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

Head to head

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

Specifications

Core Ultra 5 245KFCore i7-12700KF
Cores1412
Max boost5.2 GHz5 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W125 W
SocketLGA1851LGA1700
MemoryDDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Release year20242022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core Ultra 5 245KFCore i7-12700KF
323average FPS
323average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+
Fortnite
383
383
Apex Legends
300◆
300◆
Overwatch 2
500+
500+
Rocket League
500+◆
500+◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
315◆
312◆
Marvel Rivals
252◆
250◆
Dota 2
397
397

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
500+◆
499◆
Cyberpunk 2077
202◆
200◆
EA SPORTS FC
277◆
275◆
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
149◆
147◆
Rust
174◆
172◆