Athlon 64 X2 5600+ vs Core Ultra 5 245K
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245K has a 45% higher base clock.
AM2
Sockethelp
LGA1851Brisbane
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Graphics 4 Xe LPGunknown
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 22% faster than the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Athlon 64 X2 5600+?expand_more
22% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 64 X2 5600+ and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 64 X2 5600+ scores 49/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 60/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Core Ultra 5 245K bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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