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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU hits record low $179 on Amazon

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Intel's Core Ultra 5 245K processor is currently available on Amazon for a record low price of $179, representing a 42% discount from its original MSRP. This 14-core CPU, featuring 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores, offers strong performance in both gaming and productivity tasks, outperforming some of AMD's higher-end Ryzen chips in certain benchmarks. Despite being succeeded by newer models, its current pricing makes it a compelling value proposition for PC builders. AI

IMPACT The AI boom has driven up PC component costs, making this discount on a capable CPU particularly noteworthy for builders.

RANK_REASON This is a sale/discount on a consumer hardware component, not a new product release or significant industry event.

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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU hits record low $179 on Amazon

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Hassam Nasir ·

    Intel's midrange Core Ultra 5 245K is down to its lowest price ever at just $179 on Amazon — save up to 42% on a solid gaming CPU with 14 cores and PCIe 5.0 support

    Intel's forgotten 14-core SKU from last year has received a sizable discount on Amazon, making it one of the best value propositions in CPUs right now. It performs amicably in gaming and professional tasks thanks to its 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores that can clock up to 5.2 GHz.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Intel's midrange Core Ultra 5 245K is down to its lowest price ever at just $179 on Amazon — save up to 4… Intel's forgotten 14-core SKU from last year has rece

    Intel's midrange Core Ultra 5 245K is down to its lowest price ever at just $179 on Amazon — save up to 4… Intel's forgotten 14-core SKU from last year has received a sizable discount on Amazon, making it one of the best value propositions in CPUs right now. It performs amicably …

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