Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
81.1Single-core95
65.7Multi-core99.4
59Gamingspec-based70.1
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K18 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 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+34) and single-core (+14). Intel Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 81
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 66
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 20 MB
- 81% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 44,253 vs 24,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 250 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | 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 | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 40 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | 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 i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900Top 26% | 3,311+14%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000Top 32% | 23,318+55%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150Top 15% | 2,439+13%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500Top 23% | 44,253+81%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 38,500Top 28% | 68,424+78%Top 3% |
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