core ultra 7 270k plus — news and analysis

Best gaming CPU thumbnail: the headline 'Best gaming CPU? Still the 9800X3D' next to a speed gauge and a card reading '9800X3D vs Core Ultra 9 285K, 1080p games: 35% faster', source Tom's Hardware, read Nov 6, 2026

What's the best gaming CPU right now, and is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth it over Intel?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is still the gaming CPU to buy in November 2026. It's about 35% faster in games than Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K and 20% faster than the newer Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. When the 9850X3D is worth it, when Intel is the smarter buy, and when the CPU barely matters.

Aliteq Team · Updated Nov 6, 2026 · 8 min