Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core FCLGA1851
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
What Buyers Say
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core FCLGA1851
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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
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Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core Ultra 5 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 245K | 6526Y |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 3★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14 | 16★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 14 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 18 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 26 | 37.5★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | FCLGA1851 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80★ |
| TDP | 125★ | 195 |
| Max Turbo Power | 159★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core FCLGA1851
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core FCLGA1851 offers 11.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
