Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
69.7Single-core95
54.3Multi-core99.4
57.2Gamingspec-based70.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1450016 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 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+45) and single-core (+25). Intel Core i5-14500 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 i5-14500
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 54
- 248% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 12 MB
- 123% higher PassMark: 68,424 vs 30,708
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 250 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 40 MB+248% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | 3,311+28%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 23,318Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,439Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 44,253Top 1% |
| PassMark | 30,708Top 38% | 68,424+123%Top 3% |
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