Intel Core i5-4670K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
23.1Single-core95
22.9Multi-core99.4
23.1Gamingspec-based70.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K18 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 23, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+77) and single-core (+72). Intel Core i5-4670K 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 i5-4670K
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 23
- 3900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 1 MB
- 1164% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 44,253 vs 3,500
- 1080% higher PassMark: 68,424 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2026+1% |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+33% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 4 | 24+500% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz+45% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 40 MB+3900% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150Bottom 11% | 3,311+188%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950Bottom 6% | 23,318+690%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 970Bottom 8% | 2,439+151%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Bottom 4% | 44,253+1164%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 5,800Bottom 6% | 68,424+1080%Top 3% |
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