CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF shows superior performance with a 19.0% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
179th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs5th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs49th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X
4,652
245KF
4,790

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X
37,308
245KF
44,396

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
245KF
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 5 245KF
245KF
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
N/A
245KF
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
N/A
245KF
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
N/A
245KF
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
FCLGA1851
245KF
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
125 W
245KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 3072 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
245KF

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.