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Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus: Comparison
Core i7-14700HX vs Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus total threads compared
These two are close on paper, and total threads is the only measure that separates them at all: Core i7-14700HX 28 against Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus 20. Pcie lanes runs the same way, 20 on the Core i7-14700HX versus 24 on the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, another win for Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus.
Core i7-14700HX vs Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus: which one fits your build
The Core i7-14700HX suits high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the one to take for gaming laptops with a mid-range to high-end graphics card and video editing, streaming and code builds on the go, though it is the wrong buy for thin and light laptops where battery life comes first and copilot+ PC AI features, which need a 40+ TOPS NPU. It also earns its place with buyers who want near top-tier HX speed without Core Ultra 9 pricing. It is the wrong buy for budget buyers, since an HX chip raises laptop cost and weight. Our rating of the Core i7-14700HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i7-14700HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
What Core i7-14700HX and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus have in common
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, tdp and integrated graphics read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 7 further specifications as well.
Do the Core i7-14700HX and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus differ on p-core boost clock?
Yes. P-Core Boost Clock reads 5.5 GHz on the Core i7-14700HX versus 5.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus.
Is the Form Factor the same on the Core i7-14700HX and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus?
It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Arrow Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 2024
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 2026
TDP
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Intel Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Arrow Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- FCBGA2114
Process Node
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 20
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 20
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 12
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 12
Total Threads
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 28Best
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 20
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 2.1 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 5.5 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 5.3 GHz
E-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 1.5 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 1.8 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 3.9 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 33 MBBest
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 30 MB-9%
Base Power
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 160 W
Max Operating Temp
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 100 C
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 105 C
Memory Type
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 5600 MT/s
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 6400 MT/sBest
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 2
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 192 GB
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 256 GBBest
ECC Support
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- No
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Intel Graphics
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 32
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 4
Copilot Plus Certified
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- No
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- PCIe 5.0
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 20-17%
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 24
Retail Availability
- Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Soldered Only
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose 14700HX if you want the higher L3 cache (33 MB vs 30 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 270HX Plus if you want the higher PCIe lanes (24 vs 20).
Verdict
Intel Core i7-14700HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-14700HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.