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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Core i5-4440S

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is much faster than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $139.94 more expensive!

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$189.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 146% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 4 months newer
Available for $189.00

CPU

$49.06View CPUAll CPUs

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 Ultra 5 245KF

416FPS

Core i5-4440S

171FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 5 245KF

574FPS

Core i5-4440S

516FPS

Dota 22013

305FPS

176FPS

749FPS

463FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 245KF

796FPS

Core i5-4440S

558FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 245KF

834FPS

Core i5-4440S

587FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 245KF

321FPS

Core i5-4440S

324FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 245KF

224FPS

Core i5-4440S

197FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

70%

Core i5-4440S

17%

Core Ultra 5 245KF ranks 53 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

Core i5-4440S

Core Ultra 5 245KF has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

Core i5-4440S

Core Ultra 5 245KF has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

24 MB

Core i5-4440S

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 245KF has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

4.2 GHz

Core i5-4440S

2.8 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245KF has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

5.2 GHz

Core i5-4440S

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts 58% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

125W

Core i5-4440S

65W

Core i5-4440S draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF

$189.00

Core i5-4440S

$49.06

Core i5-4440S is $139.94 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 245KFCore i5-4440S

LGA1851

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LGA1150

Arrow Lake-S

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245KF or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245KF. It's 312% faster than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245KF than Core i5-4440S?expand_more

312% 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 Ultra 5 245KF or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core i5-4440S?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 70/100, Core i5-4440S scores 17/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 5 245KF or Core i5-4440S 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 Ultra 5 245KF or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.