Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 9 9900X vs Core Ultra 5 245K
The Ryzen 9 9900X is slightly faster than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $173.10 more expensive!
Ryzen 9 9900X77% Score
- Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 56% more expensive – $353.09 vs $179.99
Core Ultra 5 245K69% Score
- Is 2 months newer
- Up to 56% cheaper – $179.99 vs $353.09
- Up to 43% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X has a 5% higher base clock.
AM5
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LGA1851Granite Ridge
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Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopRadeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9900X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 12% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 69/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
12% 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, Ryzen 9 9900X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100, 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 Ryzen 9 9900X 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 Ryzen 9 9900X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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