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Intel Core i7-12700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i7-12700BCheck Price on AmazonIntel Core Ultra 5 245K

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-12700

  • Blender render score 261 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz
VS

BPart B

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245K

  • Blender render score 272 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 4% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-12700261

Median of 6 submissions

BIntel Core Ultra 5 245K272

Median of 28 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A49%Fair
B57%Good

Better pick: Core Ultra 5 245K · Max boost clock: 5.2 GHz vs 4.9 GHz

Office Work

A72%Good
B70%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A64%Good
B62%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A47%Fair
B44%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i7-12700

58/100

BIntel Core Ultra 5 245K

58/100

AIntel Core i7-12700

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Threads 20 vs 14 (43% higher)
  • L3 cache 25 MB vs 24 MB (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.1 GHz vs 4.2 GHz (50% lower)
  • Cores 12 vs 14 (14% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz vs 5.2 GHz (6% lower)
  • Blender render score 261 samples/min vs 272 samples/min (4% lower)

BIntel Core Ultra 5 245K

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz (100% higher)
  • Cores 14 vs 12 (17% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz vs 4.9 GHz (6% higher)
  • Blender render score 272 samples/min vs 261 samples/min (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • Threads 14 vs 20 (30% lower)
  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 25 MB (4% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-12700BIntel Core Ultra 5 245K
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.261 samples/min272 samples/min Better +4%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.628
Cores & clocks
Cores1214 Better +17%
Efficiency (E) cores48
Threads20 Better +43%14
Base clock2.1 GHz4.2 GHz Better +100%
Max boost clock4.9 GHz5.2 GHz Better +6%
Memory & cache
L3 cache25 MB Better +4%24 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better125 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureAlder LakeArrow Lake
SocketLGA1700LGA1851
Manufacturing processIntel 7TSMC N3B
Release year20222024
Launch price$339$309

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Intel Core i7-12700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-12700 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 5 245K posts a median render score of 272 against 261 for Intel Core i7-12700, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 6 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-12700: 12 cores, 20 threads, 4.9 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $339. Intel Core Ultra 5 245K: 14 cores, 14 threads, 5.2 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $309.

Our overall scores are 58 for Core i7-12700 and 58 for Core Ultra 5 245K out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core Ultra 5 245K; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-12700 vs Core Ultra 5 245K FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-12700 or the Core Ultra 5 245K?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 5 245K posts a median render score of 272 against 261 for Intel Core i7-12700, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 6 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-12700 or the Core Ultra 5 245K?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is rated at 125 W and the Intel Core i7-12700 at 65 W, so the Core i7-12700 draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-12700 and the Core Ultra 5 245K cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-12700 launched at $339 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at $309. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-12700 or the Core Ultra 5 245K better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (49 vs 57 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.