Xeon 6505P vs Core Ultra 5 245HX
Xeon 6505P
Core Ultra 5 245HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6505P
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 245HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6505P | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($563) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-HX (2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6505P | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($563) | ✅ 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 Xeon 6505P and Core Ultra 5 245HX
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 245HX
The Core Ultra 5 245HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 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: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 39,605 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6505P packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245HX offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 5 245HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon 6505P versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245HX — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 245HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon 6505P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 245HX uses Arrow Lake-HX (2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6505P scores 39,341 against the Core Ultra 5 245HX's 39,605 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Ultra 5 245HX. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6505P vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 245HX.
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 14+17% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+41% |
| 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-HX (2025) |
| PassMark | 39,341 | 39,605 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6505P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 245HX uses FCBGA2114 (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 245HX). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6505P) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 245HX) — the Xeon 6505P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4710 (Xeon 6505P) and Arrow Lake-HX (Core Ultra 5 245HX).
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | FCBGA2114 |
| 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+267% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core Ultra 5 245HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. 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 245HX 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 245HX rivals Ryzen 7 8845HS.
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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