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Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF processor from Intel with 14 cores and 14 threads, up to 5.2 GHz turbo. Performance for gaming and multitasking.
$177.00 USD
Specifications
- Cores
- 14
- Threads
- 14
- Base Clock
- 4.2 GHz
- Turbo Clock
- 5.2 GHz
- TDP
- 125 W
Quick analysis: Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is an entry-level option in our processors catalog ($177.00). Best part: 14 cores and 14 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing. Keep in mind: 125 W TDP: a dual-tower air cooler or liquid cooling is advisable.
Price position: It is the #8 cheapest of the 30 products in our processors catalog (entry-level by price). It costs 28% less than the category median ($246.98).
Strengths
- 14 cores and 14 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing.
- Up to 5.2 GHz boost: strong pace in games that lean on a single core.
Things to consider
- 125 W TDP: a dual-tower air cooler or liquid cooling is advisable.
Who is it for?
This processor uses the LGA1851 socket with DDR5 memory. It scores 112 on our index (the Ryzen 5 9600X is 120).
Who should look elsewhere?
If you only game, many of those cores go unused; a 6–8 core chip performs the same in games.
How it compares
Frequently asked questions about this product
- What motherboard and memory does it need?
- It needs a LGA1851 socket motherboard and DDR5 memory.
- What cooling should I use?
- At 125 W TDP, a dual tower or a 240 mm+ liquid cooler.
Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.