Which is better, Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins in 6 out of 7 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F vs Core Ultra 5 245K

Intel

Core i5-12400F

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-12400F	Core Ultra 5 245K
Performance
Total Cores	6	14+57%
Threads	12	14+14%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.2 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4.2 GHz+40%
Cache
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB+25%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Architecture	Alder Lake	Arrow Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	256 GB+50%
Power
TDP	65W+48%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel Xe

Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins in 6 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (133% better). The Core i5-12400F wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (48% better).

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Core i5-12400F

Core Ultra 5 245K

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