Intel Core i7-13700F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245T Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two Intel desktop processors along clear lines. The Intel Core i7-13700F wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T takes 5. The i7-13700F holds a decisive advantage in most multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads, often by margins of 20% or more. The Ultra 5 245T counters in single-threaded PassMark tests, prime number finding, floating-point math, and physics simulations, but those wins are narrower.

Users who prioritize raw throughput in rendering, compression, encryption, and general multithreaded productivity should select the Core i7-13700F. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 versus 26208 for the Ultra 5 245T, a 22.5% gap, makes it the stronger choice for CPU-bound creative work. Conversely, the Core Ultra 5 245T appeals to those who need better efficiency in specific math workloads or who want a more modern platform with integrated graphics and ECC memory support. The Ultra 5 245T also posts a higher PassMark single-thread score of 4367 versus 4121, a 5.6% advantage, which may benefit lightly threaded applications.

Both processors sit at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating comparable overall standing. The i7-13700F has an average benchmark score of 39009, while the Ultra 5 245T trails slightly at 38194. The i7-13700F launched with an MSRP of $359, while the Ultra 5 245T launched at $270. Choose the i7-13700F for maximum multithreaded performance; choose the Ultra 5 245T for its newer architecture, integrated graphics, and lower launch price.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from different Intel generations and use different foundries. The Core i7-13700F is built on Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-S, using Intel's 10 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 245T uses Arrow Lake, specifically Arrow Lake-S, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm node. The process shrink is substantial, and the Ultra 5 245T also integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, compared to the i7-13700F's 257 mm² die size with no transistor count listed in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The i7-13700F has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores and 14 threads. The i7-13700F supports simultaneous multithreading, which explains its thread count being higher than its core count. The Ultra 5 245T does not appear to support SMT, as its thread count equals its core count. This structural difference directly impacts multithreaded benchmark outcomes.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The i7-13700F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 245T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Ultra 5 245T may benefit certain workloads, but the i7-13700F compensates with a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support differs as well. The i7-13700F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 245T supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the database lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s for the Ultra 5 245T, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i7-13700F. The Ultra 5 245T also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the i7-13700F. PCIe connectivity favors the Ultra 5 245T with 20 Gen 5 lanes, while the i7-13700F has 16 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 245T includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, while the i7-13700F has no integrated graphics listed.

The i7-13700F uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 245T uses Intel Socket 1851, so motherboard compatibility is not shared.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dominant results come from Cinebench, where the i7-13700F wins every single test by exactly 22.5% in multicore and 22.6% in one case. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 3235 for the i7-13700F versus 2641 for the Ultra 5 245T. R15 singlecore shows 456 versus 372. R20 multicore shows 13482 versus 11007, and R20 singlecore shows 1903 versus 1553. R23 multicore shows 32101 versus 26208, and R23 singlecore shows 4532 versus 3699. These consistent margins indicate a uniform performance advantage across different Cinebench versions, likely driven by the i7-13700F's higher thread count and boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

PassMark integer math heavily favors the i7-13700F: 141370 versus 88676, a 59.4% lead. Data compression also swings decisively: 471838 versus 283812, a 66.3% margin. Random string sorting goes to the i7-13700F at 49974 versus 34931, a 43.1% advantage. Extended instructions show 28295 versus 22071, a 28.2% lead. Data encryption is closer: 26956 versus 23656, a 13.9% gap. PassMark multithread shows 38369 versus 30833, a 24.4% lead for the i7-13700F.

The Ultra 5 245T wins several interesting tests. PassMark find prime numbers shows 324 versus 156, a 51.9% advantage, meaning the Ultra 5 245T is more than twice as fast in this specific workload. Floating-point math goes to the Ultra 5 245T at 108499 versus 100422, a 7.4% lead. Physics simulation is nearly tied: 2278 versus 2236, a 1.8% edge for the Ultra 5 245T. Single-threaded PassMark scores favor the Ultra 5 245T: 4367 versus 4121, a 5.6% advantage in both the single_thread and singlethread test entries.

The pattern suggests the Ultra 5 245T has a more efficient per-core design for certain math operations, likely due to its newer 3 nm architecture and larger per-core caches. However, the i7-13700F's extra 10 threads and higher boost clock overwhelm the Ultra 5 245T in most multithreaded and integer workloads.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors, based on recorded data:

• Cores: 16 (i7-13700F) vs 14 (Ultra 5 245T)
• Threads: 24 (i7-13700F) vs 14 (Ultra 5 245T)
• Base clock: 2.10 GHz (i7-13700F) vs 2.20 GHz (Ultra 5 245T)
• Boost clock: 5.20 GHz (i7-13700F) vs 5.10 GHz (Ultra 5 245T)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (i7-13700F) vs Intel Socket 1851 (Ultra 5 245T)
• Architecture: Raptor Lake (i7-13700F) vs Arrow Lake (Ultra 5 245T)
• Process node: 10 nm (i7-13700F) vs 3 nm (Ultra 5 245T)
• Foundry: Intel (i7-13700F) vs TSMC (Ultra 5 245T)
• Die size: 257 mm² (i7-13700F) vs 243 mm² (Ultra 5 245T)
• Transistors: not listed (i7-13700F) vs 17,800 million (Ultra 5 245T)
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core (i7-13700F) vs 192 KB per core (Ultra 5 245T)
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core (i7-13700F) vs 3 MB per core (Ultra 5 245T)
• L3 cache: 30 MB shared (i7-13700F) vs 24 MB shared (Ultra 5 245T)
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 (i7-13700F) vs DDR5 only (Ultra 5 245T)
• Memory bandwidth: not listed (i7-13700F) vs 102.4 GB/s (Ultra 5 245T)
• ECC memory: false (i7-13700F) vs true (Ultra 5 245T)
• PCIe lanes: 16 Gen 5 (i7-13700F) vs 20 Gen 5 (Ultra 5 245T)
• Integrated graphics: none (i7-13700F) vs Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU (Ultra 5 245T)
• Release date: 2023-01-03 (i7-13700F) vs 2025-01-06 (Ultra 5 245T)
• Launch MSRP: $359 (i7-13700F) vs $270 (Ultra 5 245T)
• Part number: SRMBB (i7-13700F) vs SRVFF (Ultra 5 245T)

Fields that are identical include TDP of 65 for both, dual-channel memory buses, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers on both parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700F scores 32101 versus 26208 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, a 22.5% advantage.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 245T win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins 5 of the 17 head-to-head tests. Most notably, it scores 324 versus 156 in PassMark find prime numbers, a 51.9% lead, and 4367 versus 4121 in PassMark single-thread, a 5.6% advantage.

Q: What is the thread count difference between the two CPUs?

A: The i7-13700F has 24 threads across 16 cores, while the Ultra 5 245T has 14 threads across 14 cores. The i7-13700F supports simultaneous multithreading, the Ultra 5 245T does not.

Q: Does the Ultra 5 245T support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the database lists ECC memory support as true for the Ultra 5 245T. The i7-13700F does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which CPU has integrated graphics?

A: Only the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, which includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The i7-13700F has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression?

A: The i7-13700F scores 471838 versus 283812 for the Ultra 5 245T in PassMark data compression, a 66.3% lead, which is the largest single benchmark gap between the two CPUs.