Which is better, Intel Core i9-10900K or Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins in 4 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i9-10900K.

Core i9-10900K vs Core Ultra 5 245K

Intel

Core i9-10900K

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245K

Specifications

Spec	Core i9-10900K	Core Ultra 5 245K
Performance
Total Cores	10	14+29%
Threads	20+43%	14
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+2%	5.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	4.2 GHz+12%
Cache
L3 Cache	20 MB	24 MB+17%
Platform
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1851
Architecture	Comet Lake	Arrow Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	256 GB+50%
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630	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 i9-10900K wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Threads (43% better).

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Core i9-10900K

Core Ultra 5 245K

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