INTEL

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245K | Arrow Lake-S 14-Core AI Desktop Processor (Tray)

Engineered on the revolutionary Arrow Lake-S 3nm architecture for Socket LGA 1851, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245K delivers 14 hardware execution cores (6 high-IPC Lion Cove P-cores + 8 power-efficient Skymont E-cores) boosting up to 5.2 GHz Max Turbo. Built for elite power efficiency drawing just 125W Base / 159W MTP, it integrates an on-die NPU AI engine, 50MB total cache, and native DDR5-6400 support for buttery-smooth competitive gaming and daily multitasking.

Architecture
Arrow Lake-S
TSMC 3nm Compute Tile
Cores / Threads
14C / 14T
6 P-Cores + 8 E-Cores
Max Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
Intel Turbo Boost
High-Speed Cache
50 MB Total
24MB L3 + 26MB L2 Cache
Socket & Power
LGA 1851
125W Base / 159W MTP
AI Acceleration
Intel® NPU
13 TOPS AI Compute
For High-Refresh Esports & 1440p Gaming

Cool, Quiet & Power-Efficient Modern Gaming

With 6 Lion Cove P-cores boosting up to 5.2 GHz, the 245K maintains rock-solid frame rates in competitive titles like CS2, Valorant, and Apex Legends while consuming up to 30% less power than 14th gen predecessors.

For Content Creation & Multitasking

14-Core Productivity & Dedicated AI Acceleration

Equipped with 8 Skymont E-cores, native DDR5-6400 support, and a dedicated 13 TOPS NPU, the 245K accelerates video editing workflows, multi-app productivity, and local AI tasks without straining system resources.

⚡ Silicon Architecture & Visual Engineering

Verified packaging, cache hierarchy, and microarchitecture breakdown

Arrow Lake-S 14-Core High-Efficiency Die (Tray)

Arrow Lake-S 14-Core High-Efficiency Die (Tray)

Engineered on an advanced 3nm process node featuring 6 Lion Cove Performance cores and 8 Skymont Efficient cores. Designed without Hyper-Threading to deliver exceptional IPC, cooler thermals, and outstanding energy efficiency.

Intel Foveros 3D Modular Packaging

Intel Foveros 3D Modular Packaging

Intel Foveros 3D packaging separates compute, graphics, SoC, and I/O into specialized tiles. This disaggregated layout optimizes thermal distribution, keeping the processor remarkably cool even during long gaming sessions.

Socket LGA 1851 Pinout & Gen5 Bandwidth

Socket LGA 1851 Pinout & Gen5 Bandwidth

Built for LGA 1851 motherboards (B860 and Z890). Features 20 dedicated PCIe 5.0 lanes directly from the CPU (16x for graphics and 4x for Gen5 SSDs) plus 4 PCIe 4.0 lanes, ensuring zero lane sharing with peripheral devices.

Dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU & DDR5-6400 Support

Dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU & DDR5-6400 Support

Features an on-die 13 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for efficient AI tasks, video background effects, and noise reduction. Native DDR5-6400 memory support delivers high bandwidth and low latency.

📊 Esports & Multitasking Performance Comparison

Normalized compute and multi-threaded score (Paired with DDR5-6400)

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (14C / 14T Arrow Lake) 100% (Baseline)
* Normalized multi-threaded productivity benchmark scores tested on Windows 11 with high-speed DDR5 memory.

🛠️ Hardware Synergy & System Pairing Guide

Recommended motherboard, cooling, RAM sweet spot, and power requirements

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Motherboard
Socket LGA 1851 with PCIe 5.0 and Wi-Fi 7
Easily tames the 159W Maximum Turbo Power
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RAM Sweet Spot
Dual-channel low-latency DDR5 for maximum gaming stability
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Power Supply
Delivers stable power efficiency with modern graphics cards

📋 Technical Specifications Matrix

Verified hardware specifications directly from manufacturer datasheets

Processor Model Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
Microarchitecture Arrow Lake-S (TSMC 3nm Compute Tile)
Packaging Type OEM Tray (Processor in Anti-Static Protective Clamshell)
Physical Socket LGA 1851
Total Cores 14 Cores (6 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Total Execution Threads 14 Threads (Optimized Non-HT Architecture)
Performance-Core Max Turbo Up to 5.2 GHz (Intel Turbo Boost)
Efficient-Core Max Turbo Up to 4.6 GHz
Intel Smart Cache (L3) 24 MB
Total L2 Cache 26 MB (Total 50 MB High-Speed Cache)
Processor Base Power (PBP) 125 W
Maximum Turbo Power (MTP) 159 W
Neural Processing Unit (NPU) Intel® AI Boost (Up to 13 TOPS Peak Compute)
Integrated Graphics Intel® Graphics (Xe-LPG Architecture, 4 Xe-cores, AV1 Encode/Decode)
Memory Support Dual-Channel DDR5-6400 MT/s (Up to 192 GB, CUDIMM / XMP 3.0 Ready)
PCI Express Revision PCIe 5.0 (20 Lanes) + PCIe 4.0 (4 Lanes) Total 24 Lanes
Thermal Solution Included No (High-Performance 240mm AIO or Tower Air Cooler Recommended)
Warranty AHW Store 1-Year Local Replacement Warranty

❓ Hardware Q&A & AHW Store Policies

Technical configurations, cooler recommendations, warranty, installments, and shipping

Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K require a new LGA 1851 motherboard?
Yes. The Core Ultra 200 series uses the modern LGA 1851 socket supported on Intel 800-series motherboards (Z890, B860). Older LGA 1700 motherboards are not compatible.
How efficient is the 14-core architecture in games?
The 6 Lion Cove P-cores deliver exceptional single-thread speed and responsiveness in esports and AAA titles, while the 8 Skymont E-cores handle Discord, stream encoding, and background tasks at vastly reduced power consumption compared to 14th gen CPUs.
What cooling is recommended for the 245K?
With a moderate 159W Maximum Turbo Power, the 245K is very easy to cool. A quality dual-tower air cooler or a 240mm AIO liquid cooler will keep it running at optimal frequencies below 70°C.
What does 'Tray' packaging mean for this processor?
The Tray edition (INTL-CPU-U5-245K-T) contains the exact same authentic Intel silicon processor manufactured by Intel, shipped securely in protective anti-static packaging without the retail color box or stock heatsink, backed by AHW Store's comprehensive 1-Year Local Replacement Warranty.
What memory is supported?
It natively supports DDR5-6400 MT/s in dual-channel configuration, and supports Intel XMP 3.0 overclocked memory modules as well as CUDIMM modules exceeding 8000+ MT/s.
What warranty is provided by AHW Store?
Every processor purchased at AHW Store includes our official 1-Year Local Replacement Warranty, ensuring rapid domestic inspection, testing, and replacement service in Egypt.
Can I purchase this processor using installment plans?
Yes! AHW Store offers flexible 0% interest and low-interest installment payment options through valU, sympl, Banque Misr, CIB, and major Egyptian credit cards directly at checkout.
How fast is shipping within Egypt?
Orders placed for delivery within Cairo and Giza typically arrive within 24 to 48 hours. Shipments to Alexandria and other Egyptian governorates are delivered within 2 to 3 business days via tracked couriers.
Can AHW Store assemble a custom gaming PC with this processor?
Yes! Our professional hardware engineers offer custom PC assembly, precision thermal paste application, cable management, BIOS updating, and stress testing. Explore our Custom PC Builder.
What is the return and exchange policy?
AHW Store complies fully with Egyptian Consumer Protection Law, offering a 14-day return or exchange policy for unopened items in their original condition, alongside our full warranty coverage for any technical defects.