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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Current productReleased 2024

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is a 14-core, 14-thread LGA1851 processor with a 5.2 GHz boost clock and a 159 W peak package draw.

Key fit specifications
Socket: LGA1851 · Cores: 14 · Threads: 14
Good fit for
Mainstream gaming at 1440p and above, where the graphics card does the work
Know before buying
No cooler in the box — budget for one rated above 159 W

Best available price

$189.99

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Price history$190 now · $176 observed low · 151 observations Authorized live dataView chart +
Price position
Inside typical range
Current percentile
29th of 151
Observed trend
Rising +22.2%
Typical range
$176–$215
2026-08-262026-10-07
Observed low
$176
Median
$215
Observed high
$215
Dispersion
18.1% IQR / median

Orange marks the current item price; the grey band is the middle 50% of observations and the dashed line is the median. Every point comes from authorized retailer observations.

Key specifications

The values most likely to affect compatibility and comparison.

Socket
LGA1851
Cores
14
Threads
14
Base clock
4.2 GHz
More specifications (8)Open +
Boost clock
5.2 GHz
TDP
125 W
Peak package power
159 W
Memory support
DDR5
Rated memory speed
6400 MT/s
Integrated graphics
Yes
Cooler in box
No
Launch year
2024

Compatible parts

Parts in the current catalog that can be paired with this model.

  • Motherboard4 of 35 compatibleReview +

    Works with ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi, ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Plus WiFi, Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E and 1 more.

    Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses socket LGA1851 but ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi provides socket AM5.

    Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses socket LGA1851 but ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFi provides socket AM5.

    Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses socket LGA1851 but ASUS Prime B650M-A AX II provides socket AM5.

  • CPU cooler29 of 37 compatibleReview +

    Works with ARCTIC Freezer 36 Black, ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240, ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 and 26 more.

    Noctua NH-L12S is rated for 95 W but Intel Core Ultra 5 245K peaks at 159 W. Expect thermal throttling in sustained all-core work.

    Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE is rated for 150 W but Intel Core Ultra 5 245K peaks at 159 W. Expect thermal throttling in sustained all-core work.

    ARCTIC Freezer A35 supports AM5, AM4 and has no LGA1851 bracket.

    ARCTIC Freezer i35 supports LGA1700 and has no LGA1851 bracket.

    ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 240 A-RGB supports AM5, AM4, LGA1700 and has no LGA1851 bracket.

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Model key Core Ultra 5 245K
1$190
Source details15 field-level source claims, retrieval dates and confidence valuesOpen +
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