Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core 9 270H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 9 270H, which wins 14 of the 17 recorded tests. The Intel Core 7 350 takes only 3 wins, though two of those are in single-threaded workloads where the margin is meaningful.

The largest gap between the two processors appears in PassMark integer math, where the Core 9 270H scores 97654 against 33734 for the Core 7 350, a 65.5% advantage. Data compression shows a similar pattern: 333785 versus 143123, a 57.1% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore puts the Core 9 270H at 18000 and the Core 7 350 at 8030, a 55.4% lead. Random string sorting follows at 36867 versus 17238, a 53.2% difference. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2464 against 1220, a 50.5% gap, while PassMark multithread records 28764 versus 15170, a 47.3% delta.

The Core 9 270H also leads in Cinebench R20 multicore by 47.7% (10268 vs 5373) and in the single-core variant of the same test by 47.7% (1449 vs 758). The R15 single-core test shows a narrower 15.9% lead for the Core 9 270H (347 vs 292). Data encryption favors the Core 9 270H by 43.6% (19369 vs 10933), extended instructions by 40% (20079 vs 12045), physics by 40.3% (1966 vs 1173), and floating-point math by 39.4% (70640 vs 42809). The smallest Core 9 270H win is in prime number finding: 112 versus 107, a 4.5% edge.

The Core 7 350 wins PassMark single-thread with a score of 4100 against 3944, a 4% lead. It also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by a slim 0.3% margin (2046 vs 2040). The third win is the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry, again 4100 versus 3944.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process node, while the Core 9 270H is Raptor Lake-H, built on a 10 nm node. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads; the Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads, meaning the latter supports hyper-threading while the former does not.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 7 350 lists 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 270H has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The total L3 capacity is four times larger on the Core 9 270H.

Base and boost clocks also diverge. The Core 7 350 runs at a 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The Core 9 270H has a 2.70 GHz base and a 5.80 GHz boost. The Core 9 270H carries a 45 W TDP versus 15 W for the Core 7 350.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 9 270H supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes on the Core 7 350, while the Core 9 270H uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: the Core 7 350 has Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units, while the Core 9 270H has Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. Both use Intel BGA sockets but different ones: BGA 1516 for the Core 7 350 and BGA 1744 for the Core 9 270H. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 270H dominates every multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workload in the dataset. Its largest margins come in integer math, data compression, multicore rendering, and string sorting, all tasks that scale with core count and thread count. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration with 24 MB of L3 gives it a clear structural advantage in parallel workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore at 18000 versus 8030 confirms the Core 9 270H as the stronger choice for rendering-style tasks. PassMark multithread at 28764 versus 15170 reinforces that position.

The Core 7 350 wins in single-threaded PassMark tests with 4100 versus 3944, a 4% edge. It also edges out the Core 9 270H in Cinebench R23 single-core by a tiny 0.3% margin. These wins suggest the Wildcat Lake core has a slightly higher per-thread performance ceiling in certain workloads, despite the lower boost clock on paper. The 3 nm process node may contribute to that efficiency, though the database does not record power efficiency figures directly.

For single-thread Cinebench R15 and R20, however, the Core 9 270H takes the lead, meaning the Core 7 350's single-thread advantage is not universal across all benchmark suites. The Core 9 270H also leads in prime number finding, a typically latency-sensitive test, though only by 4.5%.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear split. The Intel Core 9 270H is the stronger processor for any workload that uses multiple cores or threads. Its 47.3% lead in PassMark multithread, 55.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore, and 65.5% lead in integer math make it the appropriate choice for content creation, compilation, data processing, and other parallel tasks. The 14-core, 20-thread design with 24 MB of L3 and a 5.80 GHz boost clock supports that performance profile.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the better option only when single-thread PassMark performance is the priority, where its 4100 score surpasses 3944. Its Cinebench R23 single-core win is negligible at 0.3%, so the practical single-thread advantage is limited to specific benchmarks. The Core 7 350 also carries a 15 W TDP against 45 W, and the database shows its average benchmark score at 17779 versus 38335 for the Core 9 270H. The Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 9 270H sits at the 86th.

For buyers who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Core 9 270H is the only choice from these two. For those who prioritize the specific PassMark single-thread metric and lower power consumption, the Core 7 350 has a measurable edge in that one area, but it loses every other recorded benchmark.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Core 7 350 scores 4100 in PassMark single-thread versus 3944 for the Core 9 270H, a 4% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 350 scores 2046 versus 2040, a 0.3% edge.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap?

A: The Core 9 270H leads by 55.4% in Cinebench R23 multicore (18000 vs 8030), by 47.3% in PassMark multithread (28764 vs 15170), and by 50.5% in Cinebench R15 multicore (2464 vs 1220).

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core 9 270H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the process nodes?

A: The Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process node. The Core 9 270H uses a 10 nm process node.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: No. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core 9 270H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 6 | 20 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-H |

| Process node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| L1 cache (per core) | 192 KB | 80 KB |

| L2 cache (per core) | 2.5 MB | 2 MB |

| L3 cache (shared) | 6 MB | 24 MB |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | $469 | $697 |

| Part number | SAE3F | SRQ6V |

| Average benchmark score | 17779 | 38335 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 71 | 86 |