Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245T

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Aug 12, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 245T is 0.7% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceEffectively tied

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is about 25.5% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use FCLGA1851, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has a 45 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core Ultra 5 245KFIntel Core Ultra 5 245T
Current used price$147.04$148
Current new price$190.99-
Relative gaming performance6767
Gaming performance per dollar0.4560.455
Cinebench R23 multi25,18818,764
Cinebench R23 single2,1752,192
Cores / threads14 / 1414 / 14
SocketFCLGA1851FCLGA1851
TDP159 W114 W
Release year20242025
Qualified sales515
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