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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: specs comparison

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K came out in 2024 (Arrow Lake, TSMC N3B), AMD Ryzen 5 9600X in 2024 (Zen 5, TSMC 4 nm). Cores and threads: 14/14 on Core Ultra 5 245K vs 6/12 on Ryzen 5 9600X. Max clock: 5.2 GHz vs 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB vs 32 MB. Core Ultra 5 245K uses the LGA1851 socket, Ryzen 5 9600X uses AM5: they need different motherboards. Clocks from different vendors are not directly comparable, so those rows are not highlighted.

In short. The table below is built from the official spec sheets. Green marks the best value in a row. This is not a benchmark: check tests in the games and apps you use.
Spec
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
14 cores · LGA1851 · 2024
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
6 cores · AM5 · 2024
Spec sheet →
Device typeDesktop PCDesktop PC
Release year20242024
ArchitectureArrow LakeZen 5
Cores14 (6P + 8E)6
Threads1412
Base clock GHz4.2GHz3.9GHz
Max clock GHz5.2GHz5.4GHz
L3 cache MB24MB32MB
Process nodeTSMC N3BTSMC 4 nm
TDP W125 / 159 W65W
SocketLGA1851AM5
MemoryDDR5-6400, up to 192 GBDDR5-5600, up to 192 GB
Integrated graphicsIntel Graphics (4 Xe cores)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
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Specs follow the official vendor spec sheets: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, AMD Ryzen 5 9600X.

FAQ

Which is better — Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 5 9600X?
It depends on what you do. By the specs: Core Ultra 5 245K has more cores and threads; Ryzen 5 9600X has more L3 cache. There are no benchmarks in the table — check tests in the games and apps you need.
How many cores and threads do Core Ultra 5 245K and Ryzen 5 9600X have?
Core Ultra 5 245K: 14 (6P + 8E) cores, 14 threads. Ryzen 5 9600X: 6 cores, 12 threads.
Do Core Ultra 5 245K and Ryzen 5 9600X fit the same motherboard?
No. Core Ultra 5 245K uses the LGA1851 socket and Ryzen 5 9600X uses AM5. Memory differs too: DDR5-6400, up to 192 GB on Core Ultra 5 245K and DDR5-5600, up to 192 GB on Ryzen 5 9600X.
Which processor is more power-efficient — Core Ultra 5 245K or Ryzen 5 9600X?
Per the spec sheet, Core Ultra 5 245K has a TDP of 125 / 159 W and Ryzen 5 9600X has 65 W. Lower TDP means easier cooling and a quieter system. Real power draw depends on the load and the board or laptop settings.
Can I add a third processor?
Yes. Open the interactive comparison — the pair is already selected, you can add two more models and share the link.
Where do the specs come from?
From the official Intel, AMD, Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek spec sheets — each model in the table header links to its vendor page. If a vendor doesn’t publish a figure, it isn’t in the table.

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