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The Core Ultra 5 245K is Intel's mid-range Arrow Lake desktop CPU: 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores, 14 cores and 14 threads, on the LGA1851 socket. It has a built-in NPU rated at 36 TOPS for AI tasks and runs cooler and draws less power than the previous generation in heavy loads. It suits gamers and general users building a new DDR5 machine who want strong all-round speed without flagship pricing. Reviewers found its gaming gains over the prior generation modest and its platform cost higher than AMD's AM5 rivals, but praised its efficiency and multitasking.
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Reviewers call the 245K a solid, efficient all-rounder that handles gaming and work well, but note its gaming gains over the prior generation are modest and the new platform adds cost.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop processor from the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 "Arrow Lake" family. It uses a hybrid design with 6 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores, for 14 cores in total. The P-cores handle games and demanding software. The E-cores handle background and multitasking work.
A built-in NPU delivers up to 36 TOPS of AI performance. It can take on AI tasks such as background removal, audio optimization and auto-framing, which frees the CPU and GPU for other work. The processor supports DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 lanes, Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4.0. WiFi 7 or WiFi 6E is available.
The processor includes Intel integrated graphics. It supports DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and eDP 1.4b outputs.
