Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
92.1Single-core95
95.2Multi-core99.4
74.4Gamingspec-based70.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS13 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 89.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4) and single-core (+3). Intel Core i9-14900KS 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 i9-14900KS
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 13% higher Boost clock: 6.2 GHz vs 5.5 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 95
- 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
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $689
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 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 | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | 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 | 6.2 GHz+13% | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 40 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | 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 i9-14900KS | 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 i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,250Top 10% | 3,311+2%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,800Top 7% | 23,318+7%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,360Top 3% | 2,439+3%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 41,500Top 6% | 44,253+7%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 59,853Top 7% | 68,424+14%Top 3% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,808Top 5% | 5,071+5%Top 2% |
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