Core Ultra 5 245T vs EPYC 7302P
Core Ultra 5 245T
EPYC 7302P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 245T
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 245T | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($270) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 245T | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($270) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 245T and EPYC 7302P
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.
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 |
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 22.2% 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 — 176.5% 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+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 4096 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
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 |
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