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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-3330S vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Core i5-3330S is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $30.05 cheaper!

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Up to 239% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years and 4 months newer
Available for $179.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

133FPS

411FPS

388FPS

745FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-3330S

541FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

791FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-3330S

170FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

302FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-3330S

188FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

224FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-3330S

521FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

572FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-3330S

327FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

322FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-3330S

209FPS

Core Ultra 5 245K

263FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-3330S

Core Ultra 5 245K

69%

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 62 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-3330S

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more cores.

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Core i5-3330S

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-3330S

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3330S

2.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 56% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3330S

3.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 63% higher.

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Core i5-3330S

77W

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

Core i5-3330S draws 48W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-3330S

$149.94

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.99

Core i5-3330S is $30.05 cheaper.

Core i5-3330SCore Ultra 5 245K

LGA1155

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LGA1851

Ivy Bridge

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2500

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

DDR3

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-3330S or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 886% faster than the Core i5-3330S on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Core i5-3330S?expand_more

886% 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 i5-3330S 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 i5-3330S and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-3330S scores 7/100, 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 i5-3330S 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 i5-3330S 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.