Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Ryzen 5 5600X
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 67.1 % stronger than Ryzen 5 5600X. Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks #7 of 103 measured processors at WhatFPS (13,506 CPU score over 1 verified runs). Ryzen 5 5600X ranks #48 of 103 measured processors at WhatFPS (8,083 CPU score over 3 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 4 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 13,506 | 8,083 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,193 | 10,117 |
| Integer (MT) | 12.7 Gop/s | 5 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.69 Gop/s | 0.57 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 13,664,107 | 10,374,036 |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 6 / 12 |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 32 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the clear winner in this CPU showdown, leading the Ryzen 5 5600X by an impressive 67.4% in overall CPU score, though this strong performance comes from a single verified run. This lead is driven by its substantially higher single-thread performance of 0.69 Gop/s compared to 0.57 Gop/s, which is crucial for maximizing in-game frame rates. Additionally, it delivers a massive 12.7 Gop/s in multi-threaded integer operations, handles more draw calls per second, and achieves a much higher 113.9 FPS in the Supernova DX11 test, indicating superior processing power for gaming and other demanding applications. While the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus sets a new bar, the Ryzen 5 5600X, ranking 45th out of 93 with five verified runs, still provides a capable gaming experience for users not prioritizing top-tier performance.
Generated October 31, 2026 from the 4 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for Core Ultra 7 270K Plus · All measurements for Ryzen 5 5600X