Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F

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Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 225F

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF 14 core processor released in Q4/2024 with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2024.
Intel Core Ultra 5 (20) Family Intel Core Ultra 5 (20)
Intel Core Ultra 200 AL-S (14) CPU group Intel Core Ultra 200 AL-S (14)
2 Generation 2
Arrow Lake Architecture Arrow Lake
Desktop Segment Desktop
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.20 GHz). The processor can compute 14 threads at the same time. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F clocks with 3.30 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Characteristic Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
14 Cores 10
14 Threads 10
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
4.20 GHz (5.20 GHz)
6x Lion Cove
A-Core 3.30 GHz (4.90 GHz)
6x Lion Cove
3.60 GHz (4.60 GHz)
8x Skymont
B-Core 2.70 GHz (4.40 GHz)
4x Skymont

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Characteristic Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Intel® AI Boost AI hardware Intel® AI Boost
Intel AI Boost NPU 4 @ 13 TOPS AI specifications Intel AI Boost NPU 4 @ 13 TOPS
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU 37 TOPS

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F supports a maximum of 192 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Characteristic Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
DDR5-6400 Memory DDR5-6400
192 GB Max. Memory 192 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
102.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
26.00 MB L2 Cache 26.00 MB
24.00 MB L3 Cache 24.00 MB
5.0 PCIe version 5.0
20 PCIe lanes 20
78.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 78.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Characteristic Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
159 W TDP up --
-- TDP down --
105 °C Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has 50.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is at 50.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Characteristic Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
3 nm Technology 3 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
LGA 1851 Socket LGA 1851
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 11, Linux
Q4/2024 Release date Q4/2024
294 $ Release price --
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AI performance (NPU)

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is given here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher.

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
14C 14T @ 4.20 GHz
13 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
10C 10T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified
13 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
14C 14T @ 5.20 GHz
135 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
10C 10T @ 4.90 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
14C 14T @ 5.20 GHz
1484 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
10C 10T @ 4.90 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
14C 14T @ 5.20 GHz
2380 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
10C 10T @ 4.90 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
14C 14T @ 5.00 GHz
25188 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
10C 10T @ 4.70 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
14C 14T @ 5.20 GHz
3048 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
10C 10T @ 4.90 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
14C 14T @ 5.00 GHz
17425 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
10C 10T @ 4.70 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
14C 14T @ 5.00 GHz
43700 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
10C 10T @ 4.70 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
25,188 CB R23 MC @ 131 W
192 (100%)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
3.30 GHz Not verified
0 (0%)

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