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Intel Core Ultra 5 345K — Panther Lake · 14C · 5.5 GHz
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 5 345K

Panther Lake · 14C · 5.5 GHz

84
/ 100
From $329
VS
Ryzen 5 7600X wins by 1
Ryzen 5 7600X — Zen 4 · 6C/12T · 105 W · AM5
AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

Zen 4 · 6C/12T · 105 W · AM5

85
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Ryzen 5 7600X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K lands at 84 and Ryzen 5 7600X at 85. That puts Ryzen 5 7600X ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Intel Core Ultra 5 345K if…

  • Latest generation silicon
  • Improved perf-per-watt
  • Full modern feature set

Pick Ryzen 5 7600X if…

  • AM4/AM5 longevity
  • Multi-thread value
  • Unlocked multipliers
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K 84
vs
85 Ryzen 5 7600X

Score breakdown

Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
84
single 86
multi 84
gaming 85
efficiency 86
Ryzen 5 7600X
85
single 81
multi 85
gaming 83
efficiency 80

Specs side-by-side

Intel Core Ultra 5 345K versus Ryzen 5 7600X — full spec comparison
Spec Intel Core Ultra 5 345K Ryzen 5 7600X
Architecture
Panther Lake
Zen 4
Cores
14
6
Socket
LGA1851
AM5
Release year
2025
2022
Threads
12
TDP
105 W

Intel Core Ultra 5 345K

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • Requires up-to-date platform
  • Initial stock scarcity likely

Ryzen 5 7600X

Pros
  • +AM4/AM5 longevity
  • +Multi-thread value
  • +Unlocked multipliers
Cons
  • DDR5 required on AM5
  • iGPU optional
  • X3D variants better for gaming

FAQ: Intel Core Ultra 5 345K vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Ryzen 5 7600X? +

Ryzen 5 7600X scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Intel Core Ultra 5 345K worth the price? +

At $329, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in single.

Is Ryzen 5 7600X worth the price? +

At $299, Ryzen 5 7600X delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in multi.

Does Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Ryzen 5 7600X last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.