Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
95Single-core92.9
99.4Multi-core98.4
70.1Gamingspec-based71.3
6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 90.8 against 90 for Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz+4% |
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,311+1%Top 4% | 3,265Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,318+6%Top 1% | 22,091Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,439+2%Top 1% | 2,382Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 44,253+4%Top 1% | 42,460Top 3% |
| PassMark | 68,424+2%Top 3% | 67,224Top 3% |
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