Core Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 5 9600X
Every Core Ultra 5 245K and Ryzen 5 9600X listing we price at UK shops, side by side: the cheapest new price we found for each, where it is, and the specs. Prices are before delivery, and change; each shows when we last read it.
Core Ultra 5 245K
Cheapest we found
£179.99
at AWD-IT, in stock, checked 21 Oct 2026
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 6+8 Core 4.2GHz LGA 1851 Processor - BX80768245K
Priced at 4 shops we check: AWD-IT, CCL Computers, Novatech, Overclockers UK.
Ryzen 5 9600X
Cheapest we found
£164.99
at Box, in stock, checked 20 Oct 2026
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Six Core Socket AM5 5.4GHz Processor - 100-100001405WOF - RETAIL
Priced at 7 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Currys, Ebuyer, Novatech, Scan.
What the numbers say
- The cheapest Ryzen 5 9600X we found is £164.99 at Box, £15.00 (8%) less than the cheapest Core Ultra 5 245K at £179.99 from AWD-IT.
- Our spec-based estimate does not compare Intel and AMD chips fairly, so we do not score them against each other.
- In Blender's measured render benchmark the Core Ultra 5 245K scores 319 to the Ryzen 5 9600X's 263, 21% higher; per pound, the Core Ultra 5 245K renders 11% more.
Specs side by side
The most common value across the listings we price for each. Clocks vary a little by card maker.
| Spec | Core Ultra 5 245K | Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 6 |
| Threads | 14 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 32 MB |
| TDP | 125W | 65W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe | Radeon |
Performance and value
| Figure | Core Ultra 5 245K | Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Blender render score (measured) | 319 | 263 |
The Blender score is the median of real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering; it is not a gaming figure.
Core Ultra 5 245K listings, cheapest first
Ryzen 5 9600X listings, cheapest first
More head to heads
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