CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
14C/14T · 125 W · Launched Oct 2024CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
63.5
1.27× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
81.6
1.63× ref
CPU single-thread
57.8
1.16× ref
CPU gaming
50.5
1.01× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
67.2
1.34× ref
Street price
$185
191 €
CPU overall per $100
34.3
TDP
125 W
CPU overall per watt
0.51
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 12.4k | – | points | 1 avg. | 83.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 318 | 306–339 | samples/min | 15 runs | 81.7 | 8 Nov 2025 – 20 Mar 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 289 | 260–362 | samples/min | 44 runs | 68.6 | 13 Mar 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 35.4 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 81.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 77.9k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 59.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,472 | – | points | 1 avg. | 87.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 3,850 | – | points | 1 avg. | 76.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 9,752 | – | points | 1 avg. | 83.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 25.1k | – | points | 1 avg. | 81.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 29.6 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 82.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 37.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 9 avg. | 86.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 115 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 18 avg. | 114 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 43.0k | – | points | 1140 avg. | 83.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 53.6 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 78.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,258 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 650 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,477 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 46.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 132 | – | points | 1 avg. | 55.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 322 | – | points | 1 avg. | 54.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 820 | – | points | 1 avg. | 55.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,132 | – | points | 1 avg. | 55.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1639.7k | – | points | 18 avg. | 73.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,710 | – | points | 1140 avg. | 57.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 92.5 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 59.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 129 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 51.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 67.1 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 49.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 14.4k | – | points | 31 avg. | 80.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 10.7k | – | points | 45 avg. | 64.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,764 | – | points | 96 avg. | 54.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 12.4k | – | points | 34 avg. | 73.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 122.4k | – | points | 50 avg. | 69.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 9,482 | – | points | 5 avg. | 65.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 115.3k | – | points | 16 avg. | 70.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data59 runs18 Oct 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking3 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026