G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 Overall Score
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core LGA1851
Intel
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core LGA1851
74 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is praised for its energy efficiency, cool running temperatures, and strong performance in media server and creative workloads like Blender and video editing, with many reviewers noting it saves on GPU costs due to built-in AV1 encoding. However, some users reported compatibility issues, specifically that it requires an LGA 1851 socket (not LGA 1700 as some had expected), leading to disappointment and extra expenses. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range CPU offering excellent value, especially for non-gaming tasks, though gamers may find it slower than alternatives.
Pros
- Energy efficient
- Runs cool
- Great for media servers
- Built-in AV1 encoding saves GPU cost
- Solid mid-range performance
Cons
- Requires LGA 1851 socket (not LGA 1700)
- Compatibility confusion with older motherboards
- Slower than Intel 14th gen in gaming
- Some negative press based on gaming performance
Energy efficiency 3
Thermal performance 3
Compatibility 2
Media server performance 3
Gaming performance 2
Value for money 3
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| G.Skill Trident Z Neo | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core Ultra 5 |
| Model | 3600 | 245K |
| Codename | Matisse | Arrow Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 14★ |
| P-cores | 6 | 6 |
| E-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 12 | 14★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3 | 26★ |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 24 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 159★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (79th percentile)
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core LGA1851
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.