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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8350K vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Core i3-8350K is quite a bit 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.

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Up to 90% cheaper – $168 vs $179.99
Up to 6% better value for money

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Up to 79% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 2 months newer
Up to 90% more expensive – $179.99 vs $168

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-8350K

226FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

412FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8350K

206FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

224FPS

Overwatch 22023

522FPS

572FPS

545FPS

746FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-8350K

627FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

829FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8350K

599FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

791FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i3-8350K

205FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

252FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-8350K

193FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

302FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-8350K

29%

Core Ultra 5 245K

69%

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 40 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-8350K

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-8350K

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-8350K

8 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K has 16 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-8350K

4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 5% higher base clock.

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Core i3-8350K

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

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Core i3-8350K

91W

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

Core i3-8350K draws 34W less power.

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Core i3-8350K

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.99

Core i3-8350KCore Ultra 5 245K

LGA1151

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LGA1851

Coffee Lake

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8350K or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 138% faster than the Core i3-8350K on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Core i3-8350K?expand_more

138% 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, Core i3-8350K 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 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8350K and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8350K scores 29/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8350K 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 Core i3-8350K or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.