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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 5 5600

The Core Ultra 5 245K is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $34.99 more expensive!

  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 60% more expensive$179.99 vs $145.00
  • Up to 60% cheaper$145.00 vs $179.99
  • Up to 18% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 23 points higher.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has 8 more cores.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Core Ultra 5 245K has a 20% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5600 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 5600 is $34.99 cheaper.

LGA1851
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AM4
Arrow Lake-S
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Vermeer
Desktop
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Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
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No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 48% faster than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
48% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 245K and Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 245K scores 71/100, Ryzen 5 5600 scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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