Intel Core Ultra 5 245K LGA 1851 Processor

This is a 14-core desktop processor from Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 lineup, built on the Arrow Lake architecture. It features six performance cores and eight efficiency cores, reaching boost speeds of up to 5.2GHz. The chip includes a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) capable of 36 TOPS of AI performance, which handles tasks like background removal and audio optimisation without taxing the main CPU and GPU. It supports DDR5 memory, WiFi 7, PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4, and USB 4.0 connectivity.

The processor is designed for gaming, content creation, and multitasking workloads. The efficiency-focused core design aims to deliver strong performance whilst maintaining lower power consumption and thermal output. The integrated NPU is positioned to accelerate AI-assisted applications in streaming, gaming, and productivity software. The LGA 1851 socket indicates compatibility with current-generation consumer motherboards.