AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
84.9Single-core95
100Multi-core99.4
92.5Gamingspec-based70.1
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.6 to 90.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+1). Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 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 Threadripper 7970X
- 300% higher Max memory: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 256% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 36 MB
- 167% higher threads: 64 vs 24
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 48 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 85
- 64% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 350 W
- 40% lower process: 3 nm vs 5 nm
- 25% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 32 MB
- 22% higher PassMark (single thread): 5,071 vs 4,173
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $2,499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 350 W | 125 W+64% |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 32+33% | 24 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 16 |
| Threads | 64+167% | 24 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 40 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+256% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,068Top 15% | 3,311+8%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 25,135+8%Top 2% | 23,318Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,439Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 65,710+48%Top 3% | 44,253Top 4% |
| PassMark | 99,238+45%Top 2% | 68,424Top 4% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,173Top 23% | 5,071+22%Top 1% |
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