Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Name: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.1 (18 reviews)

24 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.5 GHz on 1851.

4.1 · 18 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.5 GHz

L3 cache

36 MB

TDP

125W

Socket

1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming42

Productivity43

Single-core42

Multi-core100

Power efficiency35

Lab scores

Performance score41

Cores24

Threads24

Boost clock (GHz)5.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p92 fps

1440p74 fps

4K50 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Arrow Lake Refresh
Process node: 3 nm
Socket: 1851
Release year: 2026
Total cores: 24
Threads: 24
Integrated graphics: Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.7 GHz
Boost clock: 5.5 GHz
L1 cache: 4608 KB
L2 cache: 72 MB
L3 cache: 36 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5
Base power (TDP): 125W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $299

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the strong multi-core performance for everyday tasks and gaming. The main gripes are the high heat output requiring a big cooler and the high price.

Pros

Stays cool under heavy loads
Smooth multitasking for everyday tasks
Handles modern games without stutter
Quiet operation even during intense work

Cons

Needs a new motherboard
Arrow Lake Refresh is incremental
No bundled stock cooler

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

An Arrow Lake Refresh chip that feels faster in apps than games, held back by its memory latency.

Get it if you need a solid mid-range upgrade for a new build or a moderate refresh on a modern 1851 board. Skip it if you already have a recent high-end Intel chip, as the gains here are too small to justify the swap.