AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Critics score the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 83 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 81 out of 100, from 13 and 6 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher and 2 scored the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus higher. On average those critics put the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 5 points ahead.
Image: AMDAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Praised for: speed (10 of 13), ports and connectivity (2 of 13)
Criticised for: price (8 of 13)
The catch: Multi-core work is weaker than the 9900X and 9950X, and 7800X3D owners gain little.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Praised for: speed (6 of 6), value for money (3 of 6)
The catch: The LGA1851 platform is a dead end and it can't match Ryzen X3D in games.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| Club386 | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| KitGuru | 90 | 85 | +5 |
| PCMag | 70 | 90 | -20 |
| Gamers Nexus | 40est. | 79est. | -39 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D minus the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?
Critics rate the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher: 83 against 81. 5 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher and 2 scored the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus higher. On average those critics put the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 5 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: critics split, scores from 40 to 91. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90.