Which is better, Intel Core i7-12700KF or Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins in 4 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i7-12700KF.

Core i7-12700KF vs Core Ultra 5 245K

Intel

Core i7-12700KF

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245K

Specifications

Spec	Core i7-12700KF	Core Ultra 5 245K
Performance
Total Cores	12	14+14%
Threads	20+43%	14
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.2 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	4.2 GHz+14%
Cache
L3 Cache	25 MB+4%	24 MB
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Architecture	Alder Lake	Arrow Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	256 GB+50%
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel Xe

Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max Memory (100% better). The Core i7-12700KF wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Threads (43% better).

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Core i7-12700KF

Core Ultra 5 245K

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