Ryzen 9 9900X against Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus leads in games by 5%.
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 9% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X typically costs $50 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 81 | 91 | 10 ptsright |
| Gaming | 74 | 78 | 4 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 79 | 98 | 19 ptsright |
| Single-core | 92 | 100 | 8 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 23.1 | 22.8 | 1%left |
| Typical price | $350 | $400 | $50left |
| Cores | 12 | 24 | 100%right |
| Threads | 24 | 24 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 250 W | 54%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 86 vs 97 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 84 vs 97 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 80 vs 87 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 78 vs 84 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 77 vs 83 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 81 vs 95 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 81 vs 96 on the 3D & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 79 vs 89 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 82 vs 97 on the AI & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 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 | 2024 | 2026 |
| Typical price | $350 | $400 |
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