Apex Legends
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Guava·23h ago
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FPSAverage
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FPS1% Low
86%/65°C
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32 GB
51%usage
Core Ultra 5 225F vs Core Ultra 5 245KF
The Core Ultra 5 225F is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 245KF on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $21.29 cheaper!
Core Ultra 5 225F64% Score
- Is 3 months newer
- Up to 27% cheaper – $167.71 vs $189.00
- Up to 20% better value for money
Core Ultra 5 245KF69% Score
- Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 27% more expensive – $189.00 vs $167.71
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF has a 27% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts 6% higher.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
LGA1851Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225F or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF. It's 8% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225F on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 64/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245KF than Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more
8% 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 Ultra 5 225F or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 Ultra 5 225F and Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225F scores 64/100, Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 Ultra 5 225F or Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 Ultra 5 225F or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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