AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
84.5Single-core95
100Multi-core99.4
93.1Gamingspec-based70.1
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 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 9980X
- 611% higher L3 cache: 256 MB vs 36 MB
- 433% higher threads: 128 vs 24
- 167% higher cores: 64 vs 24
- 159% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 114,621 vs 44,253
- 110% higher PassMark: 143,559 vs 68,424
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
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- 16% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 12% higher PassMark (single thread): 5,071 vs 4,543
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $4,999
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| 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 9980X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 64+167% | 24 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 16 |
| Threads | 128+433% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 64 MB+60% | 40 MB |
| L3 cache | 256 MB+611% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | — | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,311Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 23,318Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,439Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 114,621+159%Top 1% | 44,253Top 4% |
| PassMark | 143,559+110%Top 1% | 68,424Top 4% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,543Top 12% | 5,071+12%Top 1% |
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