Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
95Single-core84.7
99.4Multi-core86.9
70.1Gamingspec-based70.7
7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.8 to 82.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+10). Intel Core Ultra 9 285 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 87
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 37% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 182 W
- 18% higher PassMark: 68,424 vs 57,762
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 250 W+37% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-7200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,311+8%Top 4% | 3,061Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,318+17%Top 1% | 19,926Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,439Top 1% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 44,253Top 1% | — |
| PassMark | 68,424+18%Top 3% | 57,762Top 11% |
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