Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
Panther Lake · 14C · 5.5 GHz
Xeon W9-3495X
Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
Xeon W9-3495X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K lands at 84 and Xeon W9-3495X at 92. That puts Xeon W9-3495X ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 Xeon W9-3495X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Intel Core Ultra 5 345KFrame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K leads on gaming (85 vs 72).
Creators & productivity
Xeon W9-3495XRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Xeon W9-3495X leads on multi (92 vs 84).
Power efficiency
Intel Core Ultra 5 345KPerformance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K leads on efficiency (86 vs 78).
Value for money
Intel Core Ultra 5 345KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K more score per dollar ($329 vs $5,889).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 345K | Xeon W9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Panther Lake | Sapphire Rapids |
| Cores | 14 | ▲ 56 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA4677 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Threads | — | 112 |
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
Xeon W9-3495X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Intel Core Ultra 5 345K vs Xeon W9-3495X
Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Xeon W9-3495X? +
Xeon W9-3495X scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Xeon W9-3495X worth the price? +
At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.
Does Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Xeon W9-3495X 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.
Which is better for gaming, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Xeon W9-3495X? +
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K — leads on gaming (85 vs 72). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for creator and productivity work, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Xeon W9-3495X? +
Xeon W9-3495X — leads on multi (92 vs 84). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.