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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14600 vs Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

The Core i5-14600 is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 17% cheaper$255 vs $316.00
  • Up to 1% better value for money
  • Up to 16% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 2 months newer
  • Up to 17% more expensive$316.00 vs $255

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks 14 points higher.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 10 more cores.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 37% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus boosts 6% higher.

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Core i5-14600 draws 60W less power.

LGA1700
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LGA1851
Raptor Lake-R
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Arrow Lake Refresh
Desktop
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Desktop
UHD Graphics 770
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
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7200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14600 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It's 20% faster than the Core i5-14600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 64/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 270K Plus than Core i5-14600?expand_more
20% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-14600 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14600 and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14600 scores 64/100, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-14600 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-14600 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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