Which is better, Intel Core i9-12900K or Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 3 out of 5 comparable specs against the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K.

Core i9-12900K vs Core Ultra 5 245K

Intel

Core i9-12900K

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245K

Specifications

Spec	Core i9-12900K	Core Ultra 5 245K
Performance
Total Cores	16+14%	14
Threads	24+71%	14
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz	5.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	4.2 GHz+24%
Cache
L3 Cache	30 MB+25%	24 MB
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Architecture	Alder Lake	Arrow Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	256 GB+50%
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel Xe

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 3 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Threads (71% better). The Core Ultra 5 245K wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Max Memory (100% better).

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Core i9-12900K

Core Ultra 5 245K

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