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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Core Ultra 7 265

The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is faster than the Core Ultra 7 265 on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's $56.99 cheaper!

  • Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 2 months newer
  • Up to 32% cheaper$318.00 vs $374.99
  • Up to 58% better value for money
  • Up to 32% more expensive$374.99 vs $318.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks 15 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 54% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 7 265 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is $56.99 cheaper.

LGA1851
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LGA1851
Arrow Lake Refresh
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU
7200 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It's 24% faster than the Core Ultra 7 265 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 62/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 270K Plus than Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
24% 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus or Core Ultra 7 265?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 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 77/100, Core Ultra 7 265 scores 62/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus or Core Ultra 7 265 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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