Intel Core i5-7600 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245

The Intel Core i5-7600 is a desktop processor based on the Kaby Lake S architecture, developed for the 7th generation mainstream desktop market.

Manufactured using the 14 nm process, it features 4 cores and 4 threads, as well as 6 MB of Level 3 Cache. In the Geekbench 6 single-core test, it shows basic performance for older applications. In multi-core tasks, its performance is limited compared to modern processors. For gaming, it is less suitable due to its older architecture and integrated Intel HD Graphics 630.

It supports PCIe 3.0 and offers a maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s. Currently, it is only available used and represents a very cost-effective option for basic system requirements. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a desktop processor with the modern Arrow Lake architecture.

It targets users who need high performance and efficiency for current applications and multitasking. Manufactured using the advanced 3 nm process, it utilizes a hybrid architecture with a higher number of cores and threads. This enables significantly improved single- and multi-core performance that substantially surpasses the Intel Core i5-7600.

The processor has 26 MB of Level 2 and 24 MB of Level 3 Cache. For gaming, it is very well suited thanks to its modern architecture, integrated Intel Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Arrow Lake), and PCIe 5.0. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102 GB/s. Its energy efficiency is excellent thanks to the 3 nm process.

It offers a strong price-performance ratio in the current market segment.