Excitement is brewing among tech enthusiasts as Intel’s latest processors, the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, make their online debut. These new entries are part of Intel’s Arrow Lake Plus Refresh lineup and have already generated buzz with their promising specifications and enhancements over previous models.
Intel’s Arrow Lake Plus Refresh CPUs Unveiled
The Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus are now listed by Prime abgb, an Indian retailer, confirming key details. These CPUs are part of Intel’s strategic refresh, bolstering the lineup with notable upgrades. The Core Ultra 9 290K Plus maintains an impressive (8+16) core configuration but now features a 100 MHz increase in Max P-Core frequency and reaches up to a 5.8 GHz Thermal Velocity Boost, providing a clear edge over its predecessor, the 285K.
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: The Next Leap
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus promises enhancements that could intrigue performance seekers. Although it mirrors the clock speeds of the 265K, it impressively adds four more E-Cores, totaling 24 cores, situating it just below the 285K model. This leap in core count echoes Intel’s previous upgrades seen in the transition from Core i7 13700K to i7 14700K, marking a significant advancement in their refresh strategy.
Although pricing remains undisclosed, both CPUs are available for purchase with a three-year warranty. Speculation suggests Intel may align these refresh models’ pricing with existing products to remain competitive, especially against AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series, which currently leads in gaming performance.
With CES 2026 approaching, Intel aficionados can look forward to the official unveiling of the Core Ultra 200S Plus “Arrow Lake” Refresh lineup. Reports suggest that these new processors are poised to offer significant advancements, particularly in core enhancements and clock speed improvements.
Intel Core Ultra 200S “Arrow Lake” and Refresh Specifications
| 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 |