AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Critics score the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 76 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 81 out of 100, from 10 and 6 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 14 points ahead.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Praised for: speed (9 of 10), ease of use (2 of 10)
Criticised for: price (5 of 10), runs hot (2 of 10)
The catch: It runs hotter and draws more power for a small gain.
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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 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamers Nexus | 40est. | 79est. | -39 |
| KitGuru | 75 | 85 | -10 |
| PCMag | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Tom's Hardware | 60 | 70 | -10 |
| Club386 | 80 | 80 | same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 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 9850X3D or the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?
Critics rate the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus higher: 81 against 76. 5 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 14 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: critics split, scores from 40 to 90. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90.