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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Ryzen 9 9900X

The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $37.09 cheaper!

  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • Up to 67% cheaper$316.00 vs $353.09
  • Up to 65% better value for money
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 67% more expensive$353.09 vs $316.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 9900X ranks 1 points higher.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 12 more cores.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9900X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 19% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is $37.09 cheaper.

LGA1851
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AM5
Arrow Lake Refresh
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Granite Ridge
Desktop
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Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
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Radeon Graphics
7200 MHz (DDR5)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 1% faster than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 76/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
1% 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 76/100, Ryzen 9 9900X 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus or Ryzen 9 9900X 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X 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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