Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core FCLGA1851
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
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
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 5 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 245K | 3600 |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 6 | 6 |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 14★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 18★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 26 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | FCLGA1851 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 159★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU | — |
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)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-core FCLGA1851 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
