CPU · Intel
Core Ultra 5 245K
Core Ultra 5 245K
$219
Status: Future-Proof
What it is
Intel's Arrow Lake mid-range entry point on the new LGA1851 platform. Strong single-core performance for gaming with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking on Z890 motherboards.
Gaming Role
Budget-to-mid gaming on Intel's current platform. Unlocked for OC headroom, with a longer upgrade path than LGA1700 predecessors.
Key Specifications
14 cores (6P+8E), 5.2GHz boost, LGA1851, Arrow Lake, unlocked
Shelf Life
LGA1851 is Intel's current platform — longer upgrade path than LGA1700. Strong IPC with unlocked multiplier.