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CPU
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Processor

CPU cores
24*
CPU threads
24*
Maximum boost clock
5.5 GHz*

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 5.1.1 / Windows / CPU
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 634.69 samples/min 118 complete runs · Middle 50%: 622.20 - 653.94 · 24 core / 24 thread · Latest: 2026-11-07

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 5.1.1 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

150.24 samples/min

118 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 5.1.1 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

157.65 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 5.1.1 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

634.69 samples/min

118 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
622.19920216323
75th percentile
653.94367627492
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 5.1.1 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

677.38 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
675.74440001034
75th percentile
680.99555960737
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 5.1.1 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

210.21 samples/min

118 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 5.1.1 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

235.10 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 5.1.1 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

275.79 samples/min

118 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 5.1.1 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

285.59 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 5.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

153.20 samples/min

25 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 5.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

642.99 samples/min

25 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
628.24423106086
75th percentile
655.10470257878
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 5.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

210.15 samples/min

25 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 5.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

279.28 samples/min

25 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 5.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

140.65 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 5.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

587.92 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
572.56648796093
75th percentile
595.4148400949
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 5.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

200.38 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 5.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

246.89 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

140.86 samples/min

20 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

611.12 samples/min

20 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
606.136205631
75th percentile
616.12143785583
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

190.44 samples/min

20 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

280.44 samples/min

20 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
24*
Graphics
Intel® Graphics*
CPU threads
24*
Performance cores
8*
Efficiency cores
16*
Performance-core base frequency
3.7 GHz*
Efficiency-core base frequency
3.2 GHz*
Performance-core maximum turbo
5.4 GHz*
Efficiency-core maximum turbo
4.7 GHz*
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency
5.5 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
2,000 MHz*
Maximum boost clock
5.5 GHz*
L2 cache
40 MB*
Low-power efficiency cores
0*
Socket / package
FCLGA1851*

Cache hierarchy

  • Reported cache*
    Size
    36 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2*

Power specifications

Processor base power
125 W*
Maximum turbo power
250 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications · 97 fields
Overall Peak TOPS (Int8)
36*
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Yes*
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Yes*
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator
3.5*
Intel® Thread Director
Yes*
Total Cores
24*
Intel® Secure Key
Yes*
Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key
Yes*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Intel® OS Guard
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® Boot Guard
Yes*
# of Performance-cores
8*
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
Yes*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Yes*
Total Threads
24*
Intel vPro® Eligibility ‡
Intel vPro® Enterprise*
Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT)
Yes*
Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE) ‡
Yes*
Intel® One-Click Recovery ‡
Yes*
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Yes*
Max Turbo Frequency
5.5* GHz
GPU Name ‡
Intel® Graphics*
Graphics Base Frequency
300* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
2* GHz
GPU Peak TOPS (Int8)
8*
Graphics Output
eDP1.4b | DP 2.1 UHBR20 | HDMI 2.1 FRL*
Xe-cores
4*
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡
4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS)7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 FRL)*
Cache
36.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
36 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Max Resolution (DP)‡
7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz*
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz*
DirectX* Support
12*
OpenGL* Support
4.5*
OpenCL* Support
3*
H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode
Yes*
H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode
Yes*
AV1 Hardware Encode/Decode
Yes*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
# of Displays Supported ‡
4*
Device ID
0x7D67*
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU
Yes*
AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU
OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebGPU*
NPU Name‡
Intel® AI Boost*
NPU Peak TOPS (Int8)
13*
Sparsity Support
Yes*
Windows Studio Effects Support
Yes*
AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU
OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebNN*
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU
Yes*
# of Efficiency-cores
16*
Total L2 Cache
40* MB
# of Low Power Efficient-cores
0*
Single P-core Turbo Frequency
5.4* GHz
Single E-core Turbo Frequency
4.7* GHz
P-core Base Frequency
3.7* GHz
E-core Base Frequency
3.2* GHz
Processor Base Power
125* W
Maximum Turbo Power
250* W
AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU
OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebNN*
CPU Lithography
TSMC N3B*
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency ‡
5.5* GHz
Marketing Status
Launched*
Launch Date
Q1'26*
Product Collection
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Use Conditions
PC/Client/Tablet | Workstation*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
256* GB
Vertical Segment
Desktop*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
ECC Memory Supported ‡
Yes*
Max # of DMI Lanes
8*
Scalability
1S Only*
PCI Express Revision
5.0 and 4.0*
Processor Number
270K PLUS*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
24*
Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision
4*
Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4
Yes*
Sockets Supported
FCLGA1851*
Package Size
45 mm x 37.5 mm*
Thermal Solution Specification
PCG 2020A*
Operating Temperature (Maximum)
105* °C
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡
Yes*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
No*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2*
Idle States
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*

* Provisional data