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Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Processor

Intel  |  SKU 67230  |  MPN BX80768245KF
$555.25

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Description

Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors (series 2) are the ultimate desktop and entry workstation platform, engineered to unlock new levels of intelligent performance for the most demanding daily tasks.

Enthusiast-Level Power per Watt

These processors are desktop powerhouses, featuring up to 24 cores with new P-core and E-core architecture, along with new overclocking features and performance technologies.

Built for Real-World Performance

  • Up to 8 Next-Gen P-Cores
  • Up to 5.7 GHz Max Turbo Frequency
  • Up to 16 Next-Gen E-Cores
  • Up to 4.6 GHz Max Turbo Frequency

  • Optimized for AI and single- or limited-threaded application performance.
  • Optimized for modern multi-tasking and multi-core performance per watt.

Intel® Thread Director

Optimizes workloads by helping the OS scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal cores.

Architecture Features

  • Next-Gen P-core architecture
  • Next-Gen E-core architecture
  • New Integrated neural processing unit (NPU)
  • New Xe LPG graphics architecture
  • Upgraded I/O
  • Upgraded graphics architecture
  • Increased CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes
  • Integrated Thunderbolt™ 4 technology

Platform Features

  • Upgraded memory support (DDR5-6400)
  • New discrete Thunderbolt™ 5 port support with 80/120 Gbps bandwidth
  • Additional PCIe 4.0 capable ports
  • New core and memory overclocking features
  • New Intel® Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.5
  • New Intel® Deep Learning Boost DP4A

Powerful Overclocking and Optimization Technology

Overclocking tuning controls have been resynthesized for Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors (Series 2)! New MCP designs provide opportunities to overclock die-to-die interfaces, while ratio granularity now offers 16.6 GHz increments for expert overclockers to maximize every bit of performance. Dual BCLK tuning gives users the ability to tune the compute and SoC die independently, while new OEM-defined voltage limits help prevent users from exceeding specified thresholds.

Intel® eXtreme Memory Profile features DDR5 memory overclocking, while Intel® eXtreme Tuning Utility brings real-time CPU tuning, memory tuning, and performance monitoring.

New NPU for AI Performance

Neural nets are the new apps, and the AI accelerators in Intel® Core™ Ultra processors are designed to efficiently speed up the matrix multiplications at the heart of these neural networks.

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors - The Foundation of the AI PC

  • High GPU throughput - Ideal for AI-accelerated digital content creation
  • Low NPU power - Ideal for sustained AI workloads and AI offload for battery life
  • Fat CPU response - Ideal for low-latency AI workloads

Leading the AI PC Transition

The AI PC is your customers’ gateway into the age of AI, featuring Intel® hardware, software, and technology that is purpose-built for AI workloads.

AI PCs use Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, with the CPU, GPU, and NPU working together for optimal performance, efficiency, and security.

NEW support for AI-enhanced security

  • McAfee
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Bufferzone
  • Trend Micro
  • Xcitium

NEW support for client-optimized LLMs

  • Microsoft Phi-2
  • Day0 Phi-3 Support
  • LLaMa2-7B
  • Day0 LLaMa3-8B Support
  • Mistral-7B
  • Qwen 7B (PRC)
  • ChatGLM3 6B (PRC)

Broadest App Enablement

  • Target 100+ ISV applications
  • Target 300+ AI features for productivity, creativity, and collaboration

NEW support for local personal assistants

  • Acer Sidekick
  • Lenovo AI Now
  • +More in pipeline

Featuring Best-In-Class Wired Connectivity

An AI PC is a connected PC, offering next-gen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the latest Thunderbolt™ technology, and numerous PCIe lanes.

Integrated Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth® 5.3 Support

Delivering supercharged Wi-Fi performance and the advancements of Bluetooth LE Audio to desktop.

Discrete Intel® Wi-Fi 710 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Support

The next stage in the evolution of wireless connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, is helping provide extreme speed, responsiveness, and reliability. Intel’s next-generation Bluetooth provides an extended range and quality for an enhanced user experience.

Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite

Acts as your built-in IT expert by continuously optimizing your Wi-Fi connection and prioritizing your business-critical applications.

Intel® Unison™ Software

Allows users to transfer files and photos, extend the screen, or share keyboard and mouse controls between a PC & tethered tablet or phone.

Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology

Best-in-class wired connectivity solution for gamers and creators, with up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth, dual 6K video capability, and 2x more bandwidth for external SSD and other tools.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Technology

Integrated Thunderbolt™ 4 technology offers the simplest, most reliable cable solution available for connecting to a wide variety of accessories while providing outstanding performance.

Thunderbolt™ Share

Offers users an easy, fast, and efficient way to do more with two PCs by sharing screens, keyboard, mouse, storage, and files with the speed of Thunderbolt™ technology.

Expanded I/O

Up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes and increased chipset PCIe 4.0 lanes.

Intel® Killer™ Networking

Delivers supercharged performance and enables seamless, immersive gameplay.

Specifications

Total Cores14
# of Performance-cores6
# of Efficient-cores8
Total Threads14
Max Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.6 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency4.2 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency3.6 GHz
Cache24 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Total L2 Cache26 MB
Processor Base Power125 W
Maximum Turbo Power159 W
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPUYes
AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPUOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN
CPU LithographyTSMC N3B
Supplemental InformationMarketing Status Launched Launch Date Q4'24 Embedded Options Available No Use Conditions PC/Client/Tablet Memory Specifications Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 192 GB Memory Types Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s Maximum Memory Speed 6400 MHz Max # of Memory Channels 2 NPU Specifications NPU Name‡ Intel® AI Boost NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 13 Sparsity Support Yes Windows Studio Effects Support Yes AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN Expansion Options Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4 Max # of DMI Lanes 8 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Yes Scalability 1S Only PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0 PCI Express Configurations ‡ Up to 1x16+2x4, 2x8+2x4, 1x8+4x4 Max # of PCI Express Lanes 24 Package Specifications Sockets Supported FCLGA1851 Thermal Solution Specification PCG 2020A Max Operating Temperature 105 °C