Intel has raised prices for its flagship desktop PC chips, with the Core Ultra 200S Plus series now costing up to $50 more. The increase affects the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, which are part of the Arrow Lake Refresh lineup launched earlier this year.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus now lists at $339 to $349, up from $299. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is priced at $219 to $229, compared to $199 before. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus also jumped to $214 from $184. Intel says rising supply chain costs and strong demand are behind the move.
These chips offered high performance for the cost when they launched, offering up to 15% better gaming at 1080p compared to non-Plus Arrow Lake CPUs. They also feature faster DDR5-7200 memory support, higher interconnect speeds, and Intel’s Binary Optimization Tool for software tuning.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus packs 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency) with a 5.5 GHz boost, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus carries 18 cores (6 performance + 12 efficiency) with a 5.3 GHz boost. Reviews showed strong productivity and gaming results, with the 250K Plus seen as a top budget option.
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Retail listings online and in physical stores may take time to fully reflect the new prices, so some deals could still be available. For Philippine buyers, it is not yet known when these changes will affect local pricing.
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