Intel Core i7-14700F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The only two victories for the Intel Core i7-14700F come in Cinebench single-core tests, but those wins are narrow and inconsistent with the rest of the results.

In Cinebench R15 single-core, the i7-14700F scores 499 versus 354 for the Ultra 7, a 41% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-14700F posts 4958 against 2439, a 103.3% lead. These two wins are offset by the Ultra 7 taking Cinebench R20 single-core at 3453 versus 2082, a 39.7% margin for the newer chip. The single-core picture is mixed, but the multi-core results are not.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the Ultra 7 at 6656 versus 3540 for the i7-14700F, a 46.8% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the pattern: 24461 against 14751, again a 39.7% difference. Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows the margin to 20.6%, with 44253 for the Ultra 7 and 35122 for the i7-14700F. The trend is consistent: the Ultra 7 delivers substantially higher multi-threaded throughput in every Cinebench version.

PassMark results follow the same direction. The largest single delta is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Ultra 7 scores 615 versus 176, a 71.4% lead. Passmark extended instructions shows 63506 against 28564, a 55% difference. Floating point math favors the Ultra 7 by 53.4%, with 229491 versus 107005. Data encryption shows a 49% gap, with 59097 against 30144. Random string sorting gives the Ultra 7 a 42.3% edge, 96945 versus 55918. Data compression gives 804322 against 505885, a 37.1% margin.

The closest multi-threaded result is passmark integer math, where the Ultra 7 leads by only 11.5%, posting 175986 versus 155808. Passmark multithread shows a 39.7% gap, 68574 versus 41317, and passmark physics shows 4064 versus 2455, a 39.6% difference. Passmark single-thread (and the duplicate singlethread entry) shows 5068 versus 4257, a 16% lead for the Ultra 7.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus dominates every category that stresses parallel execution, memory throughput, or sustained multi-core workloads. The data shows wins in all multi-threaded Cinebench tests, all PassMark math, compression, encryption, sorting, physics, and multi-thread scores. It also wins PassMark single-thread, so even in lightly threaded tasks it holds a 16% edge. The only place the i7-14700F takes the lead is in specific Cinebench single-core versions: R15 and R23.

For users running Cinebench R23 single-core as their reference, the i7-14700F is more than twice as fast, at 4958 versus 2439. That is a 103.3% advantage. But the same test in R20 gives the Ultra 7 a 39.7% lead. This inconsistency suggests workload sensitivity rather than a fundamental architectural advantage for either chip in single-thread performance.

In practice, the Ultra 7 is the stronger choice for rendering, video encoding, scientific computing, database work, and any workload that scales across many threads. The i7-14700F retains a niche for specific legacy single-threaded benchmarks, but the Ultra 7 covers a broader spectrum of tasks with higher scores across the majority of recorded tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use different manufacturing processes. The i7-14700F is based on Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Ultra 7 270K Plus is codenamed Arrow Lake Refresh, uses a 3 nm process, and is fabricated by TSMC. The die size differs slightly: 257 mm² for the i7-14700F versus 243 mm² for the Ultra 7. The Ultra 7 has a transistor count of 17,800 million, while the i7-14700F has no recorded transistor figure.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Ultra 7 has 24 cores and 24 threads. The i7-14700F relies on Hyper-Threading to reach 28 threads from 20 cores, while the Ultra 7 does not use simultaneous multithreading, hence 24 threads from 24 cores. Despite fewer threads, the Ultra 7 still wins all multi-threaded benchmarks, indicating higher per-core throughput.

Cache hierarchy differs in size. The i7-14700F has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Ultra 7 has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The larger per-core caches on the Ultra 7 contribute to its higher scores in data-heavy workloads.

Clock speeds also differ. The i7-14700F has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost of 5.40 GHz. The Ultra 7 has a base of 3.70 GHz and a boost of 5.50 GHz. The higher base clock on the Ultra 7 helps in sustained workloads. Power draw is not equal: the i7-14700F has a TDP of 65 W, while the Ultra 7 has a TDP of 125 W.

Memory support diverges. The i7-14700F supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Ultra 7 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, while the i7-14700F has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ: the i7-14700F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 7 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Ultra 7 includes integrated graphics, specifically Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, while the i7-14700F has no integrated graphics. The i7-14700F uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 uses Intel Socket 1851. The i7-14700F has a locked multiplier, while the Ultra 7 has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i7-14700F wins 2.

Q: What are the single-core results?

A: The i7-14700F wins Cinebench R15 single-core (499 vs 354, 41% lead) and Cinebench R23 single-core (4958 vs 2439, 103.3% lead). The Ultra 7 wins Cinebench R20 single-core (3453 vs 2082, 39.7% lead) and PassMark single-thread (5068 vs 4257, 16% lead).

Q: How does the core count compare?

A: The i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Ultra 7 has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Ultra 7 has more physical cores but no Hyper-Threading.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The i7-14700F uses a 10 nm Intel process. The Ultra 7 uses a 3 nm TSMC process.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both processors support ECC memory.

Q: Which CPU has integrated graphics?

A: The Ultra 7 has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The i7-14700F has no integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data points clearly to the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus as the superior performer across the vast majority of recorded benchmarks. Its average benchmark score is 93785, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14700F averages 53620 and sits in the 91st percentile. The Ultra 7 also has a higher launch MSRP of $299, compared to $359 for the i7-14700F, making the newer chip both faster and lower-priced at launch.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Ultra 7 delivers 20.6% to 46.8% higher Cinebench scores and 37.1% to 71.4% higher PassMark scores across most tests. The only area where the i7-14700F clearly wins is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it more than doubles the Ultra 7's score. Users who rely on that specific benchmark for single-thread evaluation may prefer the i7-14700F, but the Ultra 7 wins the other single-thread test in Cinebench R20 and PassMark.

The Ultra 7 also offers more PCIe lanes (20 versus 16), a larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 33 MB), higher clocks (5.50 GHz boost versus 5.40 GHz), integrated graphics, and an unlocked multiplier. Its higher TDP (125 W versus 65 W) is the trade-off for the additional performance. The i7-14700F remains viable for builds requiring DDR4 memory support or a smaller power envelope, but the benchmark data favors the Ultra 7 in almost every measurable way.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i7-14700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |

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

| Cores | 20 | 24 |

| Threads | 28 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Arrow Lake Refresh |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 243 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-03-10 |

| Launch MSRP | $359 | $299 |

| Part Number | SRN3Z | SA4V6 |