Core Ultra 5 245T vs EPYC 7302P

Core Ultra 5 245T vs EPYC 7302P Performance Spectrum

Core Ultra 5 245T

14 / 14

32,444

0.0%

32,690

+0.8%

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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.

Core Ultra 5 245T vs EPYC 7302P FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core Ultra 5 245T vs EPYC 7302P: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core Ultra 5 245T

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 155W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1851 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Arc Xe-LPG 64EU, while EPYC 7302P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (32,444 vs 32,690).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7302P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.
❌Launch MSRP is still $270 MSRP, while EPYC 7302P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

EPYC 7302P

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 245T across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌138.5% higher power demand at 155W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 5 245T moves to LGA1851 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 5 245T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 245T better than EPYC 7302P?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. EPYC 7302P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core Ultra 5 245T is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7302P is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 5 245T is the better buy right now. Core Ultra 5 245T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $270 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 20.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that EPYC 7302P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.8% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (120.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 5 245T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2019) and a healthier platform with LGA1851 and DDR5 instead of SP3. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Core Ultra 5 245T vs EPYC 7302P Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core Ultra 5 245T

The Core Ultra 5 245T 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 2.2 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: 32,444 points. Launch price was $270.

EPYC 7302P

The EPYC 7302P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 32,690 points. Launch price was $825.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 245T packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the EPYC 7302P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7302P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245T versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302P — a 42.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 245T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 245T uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the EPYC 7302P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 245T scores 32,444 against the EPYC 7302P's 32,690 — a 0.8% lead for the EPYC 7302P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 245T vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7302P.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 245T	EPYC 7302P
Cores / Threads	14 / 14	16 / 32+14%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+55%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB (per core)+500%	512 kB (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm, 14 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	32,444	32,690
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,320
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,450

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 245T uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7302P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 245T versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7302P — the Core Ultra 5 245T supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7302P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 1500% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 5 245T) vs 8 (EPYC 7302P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core Ultra 5 245T) vs 128 (EPYC 7302P) — the EPYC 7302P offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 245T	EPYC 7302P
Socket	LGA1851	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400+100%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	4096 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 245T) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302P). The Core Ultra 5 245T includes integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG 64EU), while the EPYC 7302P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 245T targets Desktop Low Power, EPYC 7302P targets Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7302P rivals Xeon Gold 6230.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 245T	EPYC 7302P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Arc Xe-LPG 64EU	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, SEV
Target Use	Desktop Low Power	Server / Virtualization