Core i9-14900KF against Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Core i9-14900KF and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus are level on gaming.
- Core i9-14900KF and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus are level on multi-core.
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 5% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus typically costs $89 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the better buy: 31.4 points per $100 against 23.5.
Head to head
| Measure | Core i9-14900KF | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 89 | 91 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 78 | 78 | level |
| Multi-core | 96 | 98 | 2 ptsright |
| Single-core | 95 | 100 | 5 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 23.5 | 31.4 | 34%right |
| Typical price | $379 | $290 | $89right |
| Cores | 24 | 24 | level |
| Threads | 32 | 24 | 33%left |
| Boost clock | 6 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 9%left |
| Turbo power | 253 W | 250 W | 1%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 94 vs 97 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 94 vs 97 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 85 vs 87 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 92 vs 95 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 94 vs 96 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 94 vs 97 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core i9-14900KF | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake Refresh | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 32 | 24 / 32 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 253 W | 125 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Typical price | $379 | $290 |
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