Valorant
1080p@165Hz·14:42 played
SEMUH·9h ago
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Core i9-12900K vs Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
The Core i9-12900K is slower than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $88.04 more expensive!
Core i9-12900K61% Score
- Up to 100% more expensive – $399.99 vs $311.95
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus76% Score
- Up to 19% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 5 months newer
- Up to 100% cheaper – $311.95 vs $399.99
- Up to 138% 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.
L3 Cachehelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 6 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 16% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus boosts 6% higher.
Pricehelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is $88.04 cheaper.
LGA1700
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LGA1851Alder Lake-S
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Arrow Lake RefreshDesktop
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DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
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7200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-12900K or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It's 25% faster than the Core i9-12900K on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 61/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 270K Plus than Core i9-12900K?expand_more
25% 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 i9-12900K 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 Core i9-12900K and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-12900K scores 61/100, 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 Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K 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.
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