Intel's Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus push gaming CPU speed to new heights

Intel unveils the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus as its fastest gaming desktops yet, claiming the 24‑core 5.5 GHz Turbo 270K Plus can beat the i9-14900K and Arrow Lake 285K in gaming for a $300 price, while the 250K Plus targets budget buyers at $200 with strong multicore gains. The processors add four efficiency cores, higher base clocks, DDR5-7200 support, early 4‑rank memory compatibility, and a Binary Optimization Tool that boosts select games, all while maintaining 125 W TDP and motherboard compatibility with 800‑series boards; shipping March 26.