Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
48Single-core95
39.1Multi-core99.4
39.8Gamingspec-based70.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K17 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 42, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+60) and single-core (+47). Intel Core i5-11600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 39
- 1233% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 3 MB
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
- 299% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 44,253 vs 11,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 40 MB+1233% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Bottom 48% | 3,311+77%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 39% | 23,318+228%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 46% | 2,439+63%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 43% | 44,253+299%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 68,424+246%Top 3% |
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