Intel’s New Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU Boasts 24 Cores & 5.5 GHz, Surpasses 265K in Speed by 5%
The latest leak showcases the impressive prowess of Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU, an Arrow Lake Refresh chip boasting 24 cores. This development sets the stage for Intel’s next leap in processing power, promising enhanced capabilities and performance.
Unveiling the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, a successor to the 265K model, recently made a splash in the Geekbench database. This new CPU brings a suite of enhancements, including a boost in core count from 20 to 24, maintaining an 8+16 core configuration. With a base clock speed of 3.70 GHz and an unchanged boost of 5.50 GHz, the processor now includes 36 MB of L3 cache. The increase in core count and cache is expected to deliver up to 5% better performance compared to its predecessor, the Core Ultra 7 265K.
The new chip was benchmarked on a Gigabyte Z890 Eagle WIFI7 motherboard, achieving scores of 3236 for single-core and 21,475 for multi-core performance. Although similar to the Core Ultra 9 285K, the 270K Plus slightly trails due to previously tested higher memory speeds.
Specifications and Market Implications
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus features notable improvements over the 265K, such as higher core and cache capacities. However, the pricing strategy remains a critical factor. If priced at the original MSRP of $384, it may not provide sufficient value to dissuade buyers from choosing the 265K. Reports suggest that the chip might be introduced at a more competitive price point, closer to $300. As the tech world anticipates CES 2026, Intel partners have already begun rolling out BIOS updates to support the Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs on 800-series motherboards.
Intel’s Competitive Edge
As Intel prepares to unveil the Core Ultra 200S Plus series, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus stands out with its 24-core architecture and boosted performance metrics. The accompanying CPUs in this series are poised to redefine expectations with enhanced specifications aimed at both high-performance and efficiency-focused applications.
| CPU | Cores/Threads | Base Clock (P/E Core) | Max Boost (P/E Core) | Cache (L3 / L2) | Memory Support | TDP (PL1 / PL2) | Price (SEP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 290K Plus | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.6 / 4.8 GHz | 36 MB / 40 MB | DDR5-7200 | 125W / 250W | TBD |
| Core Ultra 9 285K | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.5 / 4.6 GHz | 36 MB / 40 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 250W | $589 US |
| Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.5 / 4.7 GHz | 36 MB / 40 MB | DDR5-7200 | 125W / 250W | TBD |
| Core Ultra 7 265K | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 30 MB / 36 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 250W | $394 US |
| Core Ultra 7 265KF | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 30 MB / 36 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 250W | $379 US |
| Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 18/18 (6+12) | 4.2 / 3.5 GHz | 5.3 / 4.7 GHz | 24 MB / 26 MB ? | DDR5-7200 | 125W / 159W | TBD |
| Core Ultra 5 245K | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB / 26 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 159W | $309 US |
| Core Ultra 5 245KF | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB / 26 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 159W | $294 US |