Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

The Intel Core 7 240H and Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus are both mobile processors aimed at high-performance laptops, but the recorded data places them in distinctly different performance tiers. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus holds a commanding lead across every single benchmark in the database, with zero wins recorded for the Core 7 240H in the 17 head-to-head tests. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is 61834, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 240H sits at 31483 and the 82nd percentile. This gap is consistent with the architectural differences between the two parts, which are substantial.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus winning all 17 recorded comparisons. The Core 7 240H does not claim a single win in any benchmark category, whether that is single-threaded performance, multi-threaded rendering, or specialized instruction workloads. This makes the use-case split straightforward: the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the stronger option for every measured task.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus delivers a dramatic advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 41913 against 15764 for the Core 7 240H, a delta of 62.4 percent. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a similar pattern, with scores of 48270 and 23975 respectively, a 50.3 percent gap. Tasks that rely on heavy parallel processing, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computation, would clearly favor the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus.

The single-threaded results also favor the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, though the margin is smaller than in multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 5917 versus 1719 for the Core 7 240H, a 70.9 percent lead. The PassMark single-thread test shows a narrower gap of 20.6 percent, with scores of 4764 and 3782. This indicates that the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is also superior in lightly threaded applications like everyday productivity and web browsing, but the relative advantage is less pronounced than in fully threaded workloads.

Specialized instruction sets show the same trend. In PassMark extended instructions, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 39283 against 16897, a 57 percent lead. The data encryption test shows a 59.9 percent gap in favor of the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. There is no workload category in the recorded data where the Core 7 240H comes out ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and fabrication processes. The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, part of the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own fabs. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, with the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename and the Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake-HX) generation. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, a major manufacturing difference that contributes to its performance and efficiency profile.

The transistor counts reflect the process node difference. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core 7 240H does not have a published transistor count or die size in the database. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus also has a different physical package, using Intel BGA 2114, while the Core 7 240H uses Intel BGA 1744.

Core and thread configurations differ sharply. The Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Core 7 240H relies on hyper-threading to reach 16 threads from 10 cores, whereas the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus does not use hyper-threading, with each of its 20 cores contributing a single thread. This explains why the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is so far ahead in multi-threaded benchmarks despite having a similar boost clock.

Cache hierarchies also favor the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. The Core 7 240H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger caches across all levels give the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus more headroom for data-heavy workloads.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a much higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Core 7 240H does not have a published memory bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity is also different: the Core 7 240H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Clock speeds are close between the two. The Core 7 240H has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a slightly higher boost clock, but the larger core count and newer architecture are the primary drivers of its performance advantage. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a TDP of 55 watts, compared to 45 watts for the Core 7 240H.

Both processors include integrated graphics, but they are different implementations. The Core 7 240H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics, also with 64 execution units. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 7 240H does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The full head-to-head table shows the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus winning every test, but the margins vary significantly by workload. The largest single-threaded gap appears in Cinebench R23, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus leads by 70.9 percent, scoring 5917 against 1719. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 58.2 percent gap, with scores of 596 and 249. The Cinebench R20 single-core test matches the multi-core delta exactly at 51.4 percent, with scores of 2485 and 1208.

In multi-threaded Cinebench tests, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is consistently dominant. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41913 is 62.4 percent higher than the Core 7 240H's 15764. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows a 51.4 percent gap, with scores of 17603 and 8562. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 44.1 percent gap, with scores of 4224 and 2360.

PassMark tests reveal where the architecture differences matter most. The largest gap in the entire dataset is in the find prime numbers test, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 482 against 102, a 78.8 percent lead. Floating point math shows a 64 percent gap, with scores of 163567 and 58905. Data encryption shows a 59.9 percent gap, with scores of 37813 and 15155. Extended instructions show a 57 percent gap, with scores of 39283 and 16897.

The smallest gaps are in integer math and single-thread tests. PassMark integer math has the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 122449 against 80396, a 34.3 percent lead. PassMark single-thread and single-threaded tests both show a 20.6 percent gap, with scores of 4764 and 3782. Data compression shows a 44.9 percent gap, with scores of 493179 and 271774. Random string sorting shows a 51.9 percent gap, with scores of 60020 and 28866. The multithread test shows a 50.3 percent gap, with scores of 48270 and 23975, and physics shows a 55.2 percent gap, with scores of 3843 and 1723.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61834, while the Intel Core 7 240H has an average score of 31483. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for the Core 7 240H.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads, using hyper-threading to reach 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads, with no hyper-threading. Each core in the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus provides one thread.

Q: How do the fabrication processes compare?

A: The Core 7 240H is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the benchmark data?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus leads by 78.8 percent, scoring 482 against 102 for the Core 7 240H.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 240H supports Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the superior processor in every measured benchmark, winning all 17 head-to-head tests with no wins for the Core 7 240H. The average benchmark score of 61834 for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus places it in the 93rd percentile, alongside desktop parts like the Intel Core i9-13900KF and i9-13900K, which have average scores of 61841 and 61766 respectively. The Core 7 240H, with its 31483 average score, sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX and Intel Core Ultra 5 225H.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering, content creation, or any workload that scales with core count, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the clear choice. Its 20 cores and 30 MB of L3 cache, combined with the 3 nm TSMC process, deliver a 62.4 percent lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 50.3 percent lead in PassMark multithread.

For single-threaded performance, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus also wins, though the margin is smaller in some tests. The 20.6 percent lead in PassMark single-thread suggests that the Core 7 240H is relatively closer in lightly threaded tasks, but the 70.9 percent gap in Cinebench R23 single-core shows the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a significant architectural advantage.

The Core 7 240H is a capable mobile processor in its own right, with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. But the recorded data shows it cannot compete with the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus on any metric. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus also offers an unlocked multiplier, a higher boost clock of 5.30 GHz, more PCIe lanes, and a larger cache hierarchy. The Core 7 240H has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts, which may be relevant for thinner laptops, but the performance cost is substantial. Based on the benchmark data, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the higher-performing part across the board, and the Core 7 240H is best suited for systems where the lower power envelope is a priority.