Intel Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus
$304–$336estimated range · from catalog price Sep 27, 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: 24-core unlocked LGA1851 CPU with 5.5 GHz turbo, DDR5-7200, PCIe 5.0, integrated graphics; launched March 26, 2026.

Compute rankTop 7% of CPUs
TierHigh end?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedMar 2026
As an Amazon Associate, GixCore earns from qualifying purchases.Pricing note?This range is based on our last recorded catalog price and is not a quote. Check Amazon for the current price.
Cores24
Threads24
SocketLGA1851
MemoryDDR5
Base clock3.70 GHz
Boost clock5.50 GHz
TDP125 W
Cache36 MB
GixCore Editorial

Product overview

Released March 26, 2026, as a Core Ultra Series 2 desktop part (products formerly Arrow Lake), the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus pairs 24 cores (8P+16E, 24 threads, no Hyper‑Threading) with up to 5.5 GHz turbo. It drops into LGA1851 boards on Intel 800‑series chipsets and supports DDR5‑7200 plus PCIe 5.0/4.0; integrated Intel Graphics is included.

Positioned in the high_end tier, it exists to give enthusiasts an unlocked alternative below Ultra 9 pricing. It’s a strong fit for 1440p gaming, streaming while gaming, and creator work like video editing and 3D rendering, with E‑cores handling background tasks. The K suffix denotes an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Not discontinued as of 2026.

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores24
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Threads24
Higher than 89% of CPUs
Boost clock5.5 GHZ
Higher than 89% of CPUs
RAM speed7200 MT/s
Higher than 98% of CPUs
Cores
24
Threads
24
Socket
LGA1851
Memory
DDR5-7200
Base clock
3.7 GHZ
Boost clock
5.5 GHZ
TDP
125 W
Cache
36 MB
Generation
2
Bus Speed
16 GT/s
Max Memory Size
256 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
No
Turbo Boost
Yes
Chipset
Intel 800 Series
Ram Speed
7200 MT/s
Pairing fit

Compatible RAM kits

Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings4 lower-tier compatible options