Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
81Single-core95
79.6Multi-core99.4
67.3Gamingspec-based70.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1470017 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 77, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+14). Intel Core i7-14700 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 i7-14700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 17% higher threads: 28 vs 24
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 81
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 80
- 76% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 43% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 28 MB
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $384
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | 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 | 219 W | 250 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28+17% | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+76% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 40 MB+43% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | 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 i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 24% | 3,311+13%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800Top 21% | 23,318+31%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 18% | 2,439+15%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500Top 13% | 44,253+36%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 49,000Top 19% | 68,424+40%Top 3% |
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