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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-8250U vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Core i5-8250U is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 121% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 3 months newer
Available for $179.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-8250U

480FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

746FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-8250U

198FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

224FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-8250U

182FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

412FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-8250U

214FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

263FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-8250U

593FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

829FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-8250U

565FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

791FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i5-8250U

149FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

178FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-8250U

324FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

322FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-8250U

26%

Core Ultra 5 245K

70%

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 44 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-8250U

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-8250U

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-8250U

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8250U

1.6 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 163% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8250U

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 53% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-8250U

15W

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

Core i5-8250U draws 110W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-8250U

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.99

Core i5-8250UCore Ultra 5 245K

Intel BGA 1356

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Kaby Lake-R

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD 620

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

DDR4

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-8250U or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 176% faster than the Core i5-8250U on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Core i5-8250U?expand_more

176% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-8250U or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-8250U and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-8250U scores 25/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-8250U or Core Ultra 5 245K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-8250U or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.