Xeon 6505P vs Core Ultra 5 245

Xeon 6505P

12 Cores24 Thrd150 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2025

Core Ultra 5 245

14 Cores14 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 6505P

12 / 24

39,341

0.0%

40,165

+2.1%

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 Xeon 6505P

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

104%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

95%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($563) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6505P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon 6505P	Core Ultra 5 245
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($563)	✅ More affordable ($220)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 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 ($343 less, 61% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon 6505P	Core Ultra 5 245
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+161%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($563)	✅ More affordable ($220)

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.

Xeon 6505P Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 245 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6505P and Core Ultra 5 245

Xeon 6505P

The Xeon 6505P 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 48 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: 39,341 points. Launch price was $563.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6505P packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245 offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 5 245 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon 6505P versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 245 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon 6505P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 245 uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6505P scores 39,341 against the Core Ultra 5 245's 40,165 — a 2.1% lead for the Core Ultra 5 245. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6505P vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 245.

Feature	Xeon 6505P	Core Ultra 5 245
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	14 / 14+17%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	5.1 GHz+24%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+59%
L3 Cache	48 MB (total)+100%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	3 MB (per core)+50%
Process	Intel 3 nm	3 nm
Architecture	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
PassMark	39,341	40,165+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6505P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 245 uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6505P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 256 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6505P) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 245). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6505P) vs 20 (Core Ultra 5 245) — the Xeon 6505P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4710 (Xeon 6505P) and Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 245).

Feature	Xeon 6505P	Core Ultra 5 245
Socket	LGA4710	LGA1851
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	6400	6400
Max RAM Capacity	4096+1500%	256
RAM Channels	8+300%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	88+340%	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6505P 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 6505P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon 6505P rivals EPYC 9334; Core Ultra 5 245 rivals Ryzen 5 9600X.

Feature	Xeon 6505P	Core Ultra 5 245
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6505P launched at $563 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 245 debuted at $319. At current prices ($563 vs $220), the Core Ultra 5 245 is $343 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6505P delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 182.6 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 245 — making the Core Ultra 5 245 the 89.3% better value option.