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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

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APart A

Intel

Core Ultra 5 245K

  • Blender render score 272 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 8700G

  • Blender render score 266 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.1 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 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core Ultra 5 245K272

Median of 28 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 8700G266

Median of 11 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

A57%Good
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core Ultra 5 245K · Cores: 14 vs 8

Office Work

A70%Good
B71%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A62%Good
B63%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A44%Fair
B43%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 Ultra 5 245K

58/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 8700G

56/100

AIntel Core Ultra 5 245K

Advantages

  • Cores 14 vs 8 (75% higher)
  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 16 MB (50% higher)
  • Blender render score 272 samples/min vs 266 samples/min (2% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz vs 5.1 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • Threads 14 vs 16 (13% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 14 (14% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 8 vs 14 (43% lower)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 24 MB (33% lower)
  • Blender render score 266 samples/min vs 272 samples/min (2% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz vs 5.2 GHz (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core Ultra 5 245KBAMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.272 samples/min Better +2%266 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2811
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +75%8
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads1416 Better +14%
Base clock4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Max boost clock5.2 GHz Better +2%5.1 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB Better +50%16 MB
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureArrow LakeZen 4
SocketLGA1851AM5
Manufacturing processTSMC N3B4 nm
Release year20242024
Launch price$309$329

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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 266 for AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 11 community submissions.

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. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.1 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 58 for Core Ultra 5 245K and 56 for Ryzen 7 8700G 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 Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 7 8700G FAQ

Which is faster, the Core Ultra 5 245K or the Ryzen 7 8700G?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 5 245K posts a median render score of 272 against 266 for AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 11 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core Ultra 5 245K or the Ryzen 7 8700G?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 8700G draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core Ultra 5 245K and the Ryzen 7 8700G cost at launch?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K launched at $309 and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core Ultra 5 245K or the Ryzen 7 8700G better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (57 vs 46 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.