Core Ultra 5 245 vs Xeon 6515P

Core Ultra 5 245

14 Cores14 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Xeon 6515P

16 Cores32 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 245

14 / 14

40,165

0.0%

40,720

+1.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 245

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

124%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

121%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

119%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

119%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

118%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

115%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

113%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

112%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

110%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

110%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

106%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

103%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

103%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

103%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

101%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

100%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

100%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

100%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

98%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

97%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

96%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

96%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

95%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

95%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

92%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

90%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

89%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

89%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

89%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

89%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6515P

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

104%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

103%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

103%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

100%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

99%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($886) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6515P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 245	Xeon 6515P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($220)	⚠️ Higher cost ($886)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 5 245 ($220), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($666 less, 75% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 245	Xeon 6515P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+297%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($220)	⚠️ Higher cost ($886)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 5 245 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6515P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 245 and Xeon 6515P

Core Ultra 5 245

The Core Ultra 5 245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 40,165 points. Launch price was $270.

Xeon 6515P

The Xeon 6515P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 40,720 points. Launch price was $740.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 245 packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon 6515P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon 6515P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6515P — a 29.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 245 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon 6515P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 245 scores 40,165 against the Xeon 6515P's 40,720 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon 6515P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 245 vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6515P.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 245	Xeon 6515P
Cores / Threads	14 / 14	16 / 32+14%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+34%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+52%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	72 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	3 MB (per core)+50%	2 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm	Intel 3 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	40,165	40,720+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 245 uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6515P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6515P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 256 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 5 245) vs 8 (Xeon 6515P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core Ultra 5 245) vs 88 (Xeon 6515P) — the Xeon 6515P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 245) and LGA4710 (Xeon 6515P).

Feature	Core Ultra 5 245	Xeon 6515P
Socket	LGA1851	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	6400	6400
Max RAM Capacity	256	4096+1500%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	88+340%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6515P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core Ultra 5 245 includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics), while the Xeon 6515P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 245 rivals Ryzen 5 9600X; Xeon 6515P rivals EPYC 9534.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 245	Xeon 6515P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 245 launched at $319 MSRP, while the Xeon 6515P debuted at $740. At current prices ($220 vs $886), the Core Ultra 5 245 is $666 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 245 delivers 182.6 pts/$ vs 46.0 pts/$ for the Xeon 6515P — making the Core Ultra 5 245 the 119.6% better value option.