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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is quite a bit faster than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $499.01 more expensive!

  • Up to 30% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 months newer
  • Up to 119% more expensive$679.00 vs $179.99
  • Up to 119% cheaper$179.99 vs $679.00
  • Up to 69% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 9950X3D ranks 27 points higher.

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Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 18 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 104 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 2% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K draws 45W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K is $499.01 cheaper.

AM5
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LGA1851
Granite Ridge
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D. It's 35% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games, scoring 96/100 vs 71/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
35% 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, Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9950X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 96/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 96/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 9950X3D 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 Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the stronger pick at 96/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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