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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $878.89 more expensive!

  • Up to 334% more expensive$1,188.88 vs $309.99
  • Up to 106% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 334% cheaper$309.99 vs $1,188.88
  • Up to 796% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks 51 points higher.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 23% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus boosts 31% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus draws 125W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is $878.89 cheaper.

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LGA1851
Colfax
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Arrow Lake Refresh
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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7200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It's 204% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 270K Plus than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX?expand_more
204% 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, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 76/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX scores 25/100, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 76/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the stronger pick at 76/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

Popular Comparisons

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