AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
85.2Single-core95
64.7Multi-core99.4
91.9Gamingspec-based70.1
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.8 to 77.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+35) and single-core (+10). AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- 167% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 36 MB
- 27% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 65
- 400% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 8 MB
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
- 127% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 44,253 vs 19,500
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $479
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 250 W+54% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+27% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 40 MB+400% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+167% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150Top 11% | 3,311+5%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 18% | 23,318+26%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 18% | 2,439+15%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 28% | 44,253+127%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 40,000Top 25% | 68,424+71%Top 3% |
Related comparisons
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3Dvs Intel Core i7-14700VSAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3Dvs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KFVSAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3Dvs Intel Core i7-14700KFVSAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 9 7900VSIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plusvs Intel Core Ultra 9 285KVSIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plusvs Intel Core i9-14900KSVSIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plusvs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3DVSIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plusvs AMD Ryzen 9 9950XVS