Specifications

Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 270K Plus
Code Name: Arrow Lake (formerly)
Vertical Segment: Desktop
Package Size: 45 mm × 37.5 mm
Socket Supported: FCLGA1851
Total Cores: 24
Performance‑cores: 8
Efficient‑cores: 16
Threads: 24
Base Frequency (P‑core): 3.7 GHz
Base Frequency (E‑core): 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Performance‑core Max Turbo: 5.4 GHz
Efficient‑core Max Turbo: 4.7 GHz
Cache: 36 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Total L2 Cache: 40 MB
Processor Base Power: 125 W
Maximum Turbo Power: 250 W
Memory Types: DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s
Max Memory Size: 256 GB
Memory Channels: 2
ECC Memory Supported: Yes
Graphics Output: eDP 1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL
Max Resolution (HDMI): 7680 × 4320 @ 60 Hz
Max Resolution (DP): 7680 × 4320 @ 60 Hz
Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 2 GHz
Xe‑cores: 4
H.264 Encode/Decode: Yes
H.265 (HEVC) Encode/Decode: Yes
AV1 Encode/Decode: Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video: Yes
NPU Name: Intel® AI Boost
Direct Media Interface Revision: 4
Thunderbolt 4: Yes
PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
Max PCIe Lanes: 24
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology: No

What reviewers say

PCMag’s review praises the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus for its impressive 24‑core performance, especially in gaming when paired with a discrete GPU, and highlights its exceptionally low price point as a standout value. The article notes strong raw CPU power, solid integrated graphics, and overall robust multitasking capability, while acknowledging that low‑resolution/high‑frame‑rate gaming still falls behind AMD’s Ryzen X3D chips.
www.pcmag.com ↗
Tom’s Hardware reviews the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus as a CPU that has improved its gaming performance to be competitive in its price bracket, but still lags behind AMD’s 3D‑cache chips and newer Raptor Lake options. The article notes it is about 20% slower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in their test suite, though it outperforms Intel’s own Core Ultra 7 265K by roughly 10%. It highlights that the chip offers good value compared to higher‑priced Intel models and AMD alternatives, but acknowledges gaming remains its weak point.
www.tomshardware.com ↗
PC Gamer praises the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus as a standout desktop processor, noting its strong performance, competitive price, and all‑round capabilities while acknowledging that Ryzen X3D chips still edge it out in pure gaming, it can be somewhat power hungry, and the platform may not have a long future.
www.pcgamer.com ↗

Our take

Based on 3 reviews

All 3 reviews agree the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers strong raw CPU power and multitasking capability, with PCMag and PC Gamer specifically highlighting its competitive pricing as a key value proposition. Tom's Hardware also notes it offers good value compared to higher-priced Intel models, confirming the broad consensus on its cost-effectiveness for general desktop use.

However, reviewers split on its gaming viability. While PCMag sees it as impressive for gaming with a discrete GPU, Tom's Hardware and PC Gamer both note it lags behind AMD’s Ryzen X3D chips, with Tom's Hardware measuring it as 20% slower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. This means buyers prioritizing pure gaming performance should look elsewhere, while those seeking balanced productivity and value will find it suitable.