Ryzen 7 7800X3D against Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads in games by 10%.
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 133% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 30% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus typically costs $40 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the better buy: 31.4 points per $100 against 21.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 70 | 91 | 21 ptsright |
| Gaming | 86 | 78 | 8 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 42 | 98 | 56 ptsright |
| Single-core | 77 | 100 | 23 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 21.2 | 31.4 | 48%right |
| Typical price | $330 | $290 | $40right |
| Cores | 8 | 24 | 200%right |
| Threads | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 10%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 250 W | 54%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 67 vs 97 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 62 vs 97 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 79 vs 87 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 80 vs 84 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 80 vs 83 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 60 vs 95 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 53 vs 96 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 69 vs 89 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 57 vs 97 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 X3D | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 24 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 125 / 250 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Typical price | $330 | $290 |