AMD Ryzen 7 160 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus as the dominant performer across every benchmark in the comparison. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 wins zero of the eleven head-to-head tests, while the Intel part wins all eleven. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 93,785, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 posts an average benchmark score of 37,117, placing it in the 85th percentile. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 125 TDP, an unlocked multiplier, and a launch MSRP of $299. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28 TDP and a locked multiplier. The data shows two processors serving different market segments, with the Intel part delivering substantially higher throughput in every recorded workload. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 offers a low-power mobile option, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers top-tier desktop performance. The choice depends on the platform and power envelope required, not on competitive performance, because the Intel part leads by wide margins across the board.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 5,068 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 3,435. The delta is -32.2%, meaning the Intel part leads by 32.2%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 68,574 in the PassMark multi-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 12,237. The Intel part leads by 82.2%.

Q: What is the difference in floating-point math performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 229,491 in the PassMark floating-point math test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 6,673. The Intel part leads by 97.1%, the largest margin in the head-to-head data.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory type?

A: Both processors support DDR5 memory and dual-channel memory buses. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the production status of both processors?

A: Both processors are marked as Active in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 was released on 2025-09-30, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus was released on 2026-03-10.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codename Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename, built on a 3 nm process node, also from TSMC. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation with Zen 3+ (Rembrandt), while the Intel part belongs to the Ultra 7 generation with Arrow Lake. The AMD processor has a die size of 210 mm², while the Intel processor has a die size of 243 mm². The Intel processor has 17,800 million transistors, while the AMD processor has no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides larger per-core cache allocations and more than double the shared L3 cache.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 includes a Radeon 680M, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Both processors support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has no hyperthreading equivalent in the thread count, matching cores to threads, while the AMD part doubles threads over cores.

Clock speeds differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part starts higher and boosts higher.

Power and unlocking differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a TDP of 28 and a locked multiplier. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a TDP of 125 and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part is designed for overclocking, while the AMD part is not.

Memory bandwidth differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 115.2 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and dual-channel memory.

Market segment and release dates differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 is a mobile processor released on 2025-09-30. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a desktop processor released on 2026-03-10. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $299, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Part numbers differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has part number 100-000000991(FP7r2), while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has part number SA4V6.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark. The largest margin appears in floating-point math, where the Intel part scores 229,491 against the AMD part's 6,673, a delta of -97.1%. This indicates the Intel part delivers nearly 34 times the floating-point throughput.

The smallest margin appears in the single-thread tests. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 5,068 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 3,435 in both. The delta is -32.2%, meaning the Intel part leads by 32.2% in single-thread performance.

The find prime numbers test shows a large gap. The Intel part scores 615, while the AMD part scores 43, a delta of -93%. This indicates the Intel part is over 14 times faster in this workload.

The multi-thread test shows the Intel part at 68,574 against the AMD part's 12,237, a delta of -82.2%. The physics test shows the Intel part at 4,064 against the AMD part's 793, a delta of -80.5%.

The data compression test shows the Intel part at 804,322 against the AMD part's 242,634, a delta of -69.8%. The data encryption test shows the Intel part at 59,097 against the AMD part's 15,520, a delta of -73.7%.

The extended instructions test shows the Intel part at 63,506 against the AMD part's 16,170, a delta of -74.5%. The integer math test shows the Intel part at 175,986 against the AMD part's 81,370, a delta of -53.8%.

The random string sorting test shows the Intel part at 96,945 against the AMD part's 25,981, a delta of -73.2%.

The nearest rival data for the AMD Ryzen 7 160 shows it competing within a narrow band. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i7-13700 scores 37,135, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H scores 37,161, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD part sits at 37,117, effectively tied with these rivals.

The nearest rival data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus shows it competing with server-class parts. The Intel Xeon 6520P scores 93,786, a delta of 0%. The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95,183, a delta of -1.5%. The AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95,615, a delta of -1.9%. The AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95,764, a delta of -2.1%. The Intel part scores 93,785, placing it just below the three AMD EPYC parts and effectively tied with the Xeon.

The benchmark results indicate the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus occupies a performance tier far above the AMD Ryzen 7 160. The AMD part's nearest rivals are all within 0.1% of its average score, while the Intel part's nearest rivals are within 2.1% of its average score. The gap between the two processors in this comparison is larger than the gap between either processor and its nearest rivals. The Intel part's 96th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 85th percentile ranking confirms the separation. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the Intel part leading in every workload category.