Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus — 36M Cache | Up to 5.50 GHz | LGA1851 | Arrow Lake | AI PC | 36 TOPS

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is built for enthusiast gamers, content creators, video editors, 3D artists, AI workload users, and professional workstation builders deploying Intel's Arrow Lake platform who want exceptional 24-core multi-threaded performance, AI NPU-accelerated workflows, and the full feature set of the LGA1851 ecosystem. It is well-suited for 4K and 8K gaming with a high-end discrete GPU, heavy multi-core rendering and encoding, simultaneous streaming and gaming, AI-assisted content creation, NPU-accelerated Windows Studio Effects, and corporate vPro deployments requiring enterprise-grade manageability.

The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus features 8 Performance-cores with max turbo up to 5.40 GHz and 16 Efficient-cores with max turbo up to 4.70 GHz — totalling 24 cores and 24 threads (no Hyper-Threading) — managed by Intel Thread Director for intelligent OS-level workload distribution across the heterogeneous core architecture. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the two fastest Performance-cores to dynamically deliver up to 5.50 GHz single-core peak frequency for maximum responsiveness in lightly-threaded gaming and professional tasks. The integrated Intel AI Boost NPU delivers 13 TOPS (Int8) of dedicated neural processing for Windows Studio Effects, background blur, eye contact, and AI software framework acceleration — alongside 8 TOPS from the integrated GPU, combining with 15 CPU TOPS for 36 TOPS overall system AI compute. Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores, DP 2.1 UHBR20 (8K@60Hz), HDMI 2.1 FRL (8K@60Hz), AV1 hardware encode/decode, H.265/H.264, and Intel Quick Sync Video provides display output and hardware-accelerated media processing without a discrete GPU. DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s in dual-channel supports up to 256GB with ECC capability. PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 across up to 24 lanes — configurable as 1×16+2×4, 2×8+2×4, or 1×8+4×4 — enables the latest PCIe 5.0 discrete GPUs and NVMe SSDs. Thunderbolt 4 support provides 40 Gbps peripheral and display connectivity. The comprehensive security suite includes Intel AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d, VT-x with EPT, VT-rp, TXT, Intel Total Memory Encryption Multi-Key, Intel Boot Guard, Intel OS Guard, Intel Secure Key, Intel CFE, and MBEC.

Processor Number: 270K PLUS
Product Collection: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake
Architecture: TSMC N3B
Launch Date: Q1 2026
Marketing Status: Launched
Vertical Segment: Desktop

Total Cores: 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores + 0 LP E-cores)
Total Threads: 24
Intel Hyper-Threading: Not Supported
Max Turbo Frequency: 5.50 GHz (Turbo Boost Max 3.0)
Performance-core Max Turbo: 5.40 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo: 4.70 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.70 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency: 3.20 GHz
Intel Smart Cache (L3): 36MB
Total L2 Cache: 40MB
Processor Base Power: 125W
Maximum Turbo Power: 250W
Overall Peak TOPS (Int8): 36 (CPU 15 + GPU 8 + NPU 13)
Intel DL Boost on CPU: Yes
AI Frameworks (CPU): OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

NPU: Intel AI Boost
NPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 13
Sparsity Support: Yes
Windows Studio Effects Support: Yes

Integrated GPU: Intel Graphics
GPU Xe-cores: 4
GPU Base Frequency: 300 MHz
GPU Max Dynamic Frequency: 2 GHz
GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 8
Max Displays Supported: 4
Max Resolution (HDMI 2.1 FRL): 7680×4320 @ 60Hz (8K)
Max Resolution (DP 2.1 UHBR20): 7680×4320 @ 60Hz (8K)
Max Resolution (eDP 1.4b): 3840×2400 @ 120Hz
Video Output: eDP 1.4b | DP 2.1 UHBR20 | HDMI 2.1 FRL
H.264/H.265/AV1: Hardware Encode/Decode
Intel Quick Sync Video: Yes
DirectX: 12 | OpenGL: 4.5 | OpenCL: 3

Memory Support: DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s (dual channel, up to 256GB)
ECC Memory: Supported
Max Memory Channels: 2

PCIe Version: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Max PCIe Lanes: 24
PCIe Configurations: 1×16+2×4 | 2×8+2×4 | 1×8+4×4
DMI Revision: 4 | Max DMI Lanes: 8
Intel Thunderbolt 4: Yes

Socket: FCLGA1851
Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020A
Max Operating Temperature: 105°C
Package Size: 45 × 37.5mm

Technologies: Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 & Max 3.0, Intel Thread Director, Intel Speed Shift, Intel GNA 3.5, Intel VMD, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal Monitoring, Intel AI Boost NPU, Intel Quick Sync Video, AV1 Hardware Encode/Decode, Intel DL Boost

Security: Intel AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d, VT-x with EPT, VT-rp, TXT, Intel OS Guard, Intel Boot Guard, Intel Secure Key, Intel CFE, MBEC, Intel TME-MK, Intel TDT, Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel One-Click Recovery, Intel Remote Platform Erase, Intel Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel vPro Eligibility: Intel vPro Enterprise

System Requirements: LGA1851 socket motherboard required (Intel Z890 recommended for full overclocking — 270K Plus is unlocked K-series); DDR5 memory required (DDR4 not supported on LGA1851); verify memory QVL for DDR5-7200 MT/s support; PCIe 5.0 GPU and NVMe SSD require PCIe 5.0-capable motherboard slot; Thunderbolt 4 requires compatible motherboard header or rear port; bundled cooler not included — a high-performance aftermarket or AIO liquid cooler rated for 125W TDP (250W Max Turbo) strongly recommended; Windows 11 required for Intel AI Boost NPU features and Windows Studio Effects

Setup: Standard LGA1851 socket installation; K-series unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported on Z890 chipset boards; Intel Thread Director requires OS scheduler support (Windows 11); NPU acceleration requires compatible software framework; ECC memory support board-dependent; thermal paste application required (not pre-applied)

Mounting Options: Standard LGA1851 socket; compatible with Intel Z890, B860, and H870 series motherboards

Usage Environment: Ideal for enthusiast gaming PCs, AI PC builds, content creation workstations, professional vPro enterprise deployments, and Arrow Lake LGA1851 desktop systems requiring 24-core performance, 36 TOPS AI compute, PCIe 5.0, DDR5-7200, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity