Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a complete sweep in favor of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Core Ultra 5 245 wins every single matchup. The Intel Core 7 350 does not register a single victory in any of the compared workloads. The margins are substantial in most cases, though the single-threaded tests reveal a narrower gap.

The largest disparity appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32924 against the Core 7 350's 8030. That is a delta of -75.6%, meaning the Core Ultra 5 245 delivers roughly four times the multi-threaded rendering performance. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a similar pattern: 13828 versus 5373, a -61.1% delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core follows with 3318 against 1220, a -63.2% delta.

Single-core results are less extreme but still favor the Core Ultra 5 245 decisively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the score is 4648 versus 2046, a -56% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1952 versus 758, a -61.2% delta, while Cinebench R15 single-core records 468 versus 292, a -37.6% delta. PassMark single-thread tests tell a closer story: 4394 versus 4100, a -6.7% delta. This indicates the Core 7 350 has competitive per-thread capability, but the Core Ultra 5 245 still leads.

PassMark integer math shows 91187 versus 33734, a -63% delta. Floating point math follows with 120548 versus 42809, a -64.5% delta. Data compression scores are 400942 versus 143123, a -64.3% delta. Data encryption records 30236 versus 10933, a -63.8% delta. Extended instructions produce 33304 versus 12045, also a -63.8% delta. Prime number finding yields 365 versus 107, a -70.7% delta. Random string sorting shows 49140 versus 17238, a -64.9% delta. Physics simulation scores 2569 versus 1173, a -54.3% delta. Multi-thread PassMark records 38706 versus 15170, a -60.8% delta.

The average benchmark score reinforces the hierarchy. The Core Ultra 5 245 sits at 48995, while the Core 7 350 sits at 17779. The percentile ranking also separates them clearly: the Core Ultra 5 245 lands in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 350 places in the 71st percentile.

Rival comparisons place each processor in distinct performance tiers. The Core 7 350 sits within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, 0.6% of the Intel Core 5 221TE, and 0.5% of the AMD EPYC 9374F. The Core Ultra 5 245 sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-14600K, 0.6% of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. These nearest-rival clusters confirm that the two processors occupy different segments of the performance spectrum.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in core configuration. The Core 7 350 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses 14 cores and 14 threads, also without hyper-threading. The core count disparity directly explains the multi-threaded benchmark gaps.

Clock speeds differ as well. The Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 245 runs a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The higher base clock on the Core Ultra 5 245 contributes to its stronger sustained performance in multi-threaded workloads.

Cache hierarchies are not identical. The L1 cache is the same at 192 KB per core. L2 cache differs: 2.5 MB per core on the Core 7 350 versus 3 MB per core on the Core Ultra 5 245. L3 cache shows the largest gap: 6 MB shared on the Core 7 350 versus 24 MB shared on the Core Ultra 5 245. The larger L3 pool gives the Core Ultra 5 245 a clear advantage in workloads with high data reuse.

Memory architecture also separates them. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 245 supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 245 also supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 350 does not.

PCIe capabilities differ significantly. The Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra 5 245 provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. This makes the Core Ultra 5 245 more suitable for discrete graphics and high-throughput storage.

The process node is 3 nm for both, but the foundry differs. The Core 7 350 is fabricated by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 245 is fabricated by TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 245 also has published transistor and die data: 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Core 7 350 has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

The Core Ultra 5 245 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 with the Arrow Lake architecture and the Arrow Lake-S codename. The Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a generation listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core Ultra 5 245 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

Socket and form factor are entirely different. The Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516 and is categorized as mobile. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses Intel Socket 1851 and is categorized as desktop. The TDP reflects this: 15 watts for the Core 7 350 versus 65 watts for the Core Ultra 5 245.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no benchmark categories where the Core 7 350 comes out ahead. Every recorded test, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark math operations, favors the Core Ultra 5 245. However, the margin distribution suggests different degrees of competitiveness.

The Core 7 350 is closest in PassMark single-thread tests, trailing by only 6.7%. This makes it a viable option for lightly threaded tasks where the per-core clock speed matters more than core count. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz is only 0.30 GHz lower than the Core Ultra 5 245's 5.10 GHz, which explains the relatively small single-thread gap.

The Core Ultra 5 245 dominates in multi-threaded rendering, physics simulation, and data compression. The Cinebench R23 multi-core delta of -75.6% is the largest in the dataset, followed closely by prime number finding at -70.7%. These workloads scale directly with core count and cache capacity, both of which favor the Core Ultra 5 245.

For power-constrained environments, the Core 7 350 has the advantage in thermal envelope. Its 15-watt TDP is substantially lower than the Core Ultra 5 245's 65-watt TDP. The Core 7 350 also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in thin-and-light mobile systems. The Core Ultra 5 245 requires a desktop platform with Socket 1851 and dual-channel DDR5.

The integrated graphics differ in capability. The Core Ultra 5 245's Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units likely provides more graphics throughput than the Core 7 350's Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. However, the database does not include graphics benchmark scores, so this remains a qualitative observation based on the recorded specifications.

The Core 7 350's mobile positioning means it targets laptops and compact devices. The Core Ultra 5 245's desktop positioning means it targets full-size systems with room for high-TDP cooling and expansion. These are different market segments, and the benchmark results reflect the performance expectations of each.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32924, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030. The Core Ultra 5 245 leads by a -75.6% delta.

Q: How close are the two in single-threaded PassMark tests?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 4394, and the Core 7 350 scores 4100. That is a -6.7% delta, the smallest margin in any recorded benchmark.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core Ultra 5 245 supports ECC memory. The Core 7 350 does not support ECC.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor provide?

A: The Core 7 350 provides 59.7 GB/s with a single-channel bus. The Core Ultra 5 245 provides 102.4 GB/s with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 has 24 MB shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 has 6 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the core counts for each processor?

A: The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

Core and thread counts: 6 cores and 6 threads on the Core 7 350 versus 14 cores and 14 threads on the Core Ultra 5 245.

Base clock: 1.50 GHz on the Core 7 350 versus 3.50 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

TDP: 15 watts on the Core 7 350 versus 65 watts on the Core Ultra 5 245.

Socket: Intel BGA 1516 on the Core 7 350 versus Intel Socket 1851 on the Core Ultra 5 245.

Codename and architecture: Wildcat Lake on the Core 7 350 versus Arrow Lake-S and Arrow Lake on the Core Ultra 5 245. The Core Ultra 5 245 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2.

Foundry: Intel for the Core 7 350 versus TSMC for the Core Ultra 5 245. The Core Ultra 5 245 has 17,800 million transistors and a 243 mm² die size; no such data is recorded for the Core 7 350.

L2 cache: 2.5 MB per core on the Core 7 350 versus 3 MB per core on the Core Ultra 5 245. L3 cache: 6 MB shared versus 24 MB shared.

Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X on the Core 7 350 versus DDR5 only on the Core Ultra 5 245. Memory bus: single-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC support: false versus true.

PCIe: Gen 4 with 6 lanes on the Core 7 350 versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes on the Core Ultra 5 245.

Integrated graphics: Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Core 7 350 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units on the Core Ultra 5 245.

Market segment: Mobile for the Core 7 350 versus Desktop for the Core Ultra 5 245.

Release date: 2026-04-15 for the Core 7 350 versus 2025-01-06 for the Core Ultra 5 245.

Launch MSRP: The Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a launch MSRP of $270.

Part numbers: SAE3F for the Core 7 350 and SRVFE for the Core Ultra 5 245.

Percentile vs all CPUs: 71st for the Core 7 350 versus 90th for the Core Ultra 5 245. Average benchmark score: 17779 versus 48995.