Intel Core i9-13900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
88.9Single-core95
96.2Multi-core99.4
73.2Gamingspec-based70.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KS10 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 88.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) and multi-core (+3). Intel Core i9-13900KS 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 i9-13900KS
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 89
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 96
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 25% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 32 MB
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $689
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 150 W | 125 W+17% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+1% | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 6 GHz+9% | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 40 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,311Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 23,318Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,439Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 40,789Top 8% | 44,253+8%Top 4% |
| PassMark | 60,373Top 6% | 68,424+13%Top 4% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,715Top 6% | 5,071+8%Top 1% |
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