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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-1260P vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Core i7-1260P is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 8 months newer
Available for $179.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

214FPS

224FPS

632FPS

746FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-1260P

297FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

412FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-1260P

237FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

263FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-1260P

667FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

791FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-1260P

698FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

829FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-1260P

228FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

302FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-1260P

236FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

251FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-1260P

52%

Core Ultra 5 245K

69%

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-1260P

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-1260P

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core i7-1260P has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-1260P

18 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-1260P

2.1 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-1260P

4.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 11% higher.

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Core i7-1260P

28W

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

Core i7-1260P draws 97W less power.

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Core i7-1260P

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.99

Core i7-1260PCore Ultra 5 245K

Intel BGA 1744

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LGA1851

Alder Lake-P

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe 96EU

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-1260P or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 33% faster than the Core i7-1260P on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 52/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Core i7-1260P?expand_more

33% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-1260P or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-1260P and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-1260P scores 52/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-1260P or Core Ultra 5 245K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-1260P or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.