Trending Now - Intel's Core Ultra Chips Outperform Rivals in Gaming Benchmarks
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Intel Corporation
Jake Roach, Tom's Hardware
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PCMag
KitGuru
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The Core Ultra 9 290K Plus scored 3,747 points in single-core and 26,117 points in multi-core tests on Geekbench.
The Core Ultra 9 290K Plus shows a performance increase of nearly 17% over the Core Ultra 9 285K in both single-core and multi-core tests.
The Core Ultra 9 290K Plus was not part of the official launch of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh lineup, and reports suggest it may have been cancelled.
The Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs will be available in retail on March 26th, 2026, as previously mentioned, but new boards will be launching in the coming months.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is reported to be 15% faster on average at 1080p across a multitude of games compared to the Core Ultra 7 265K.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 9% faster on average compared to the Core i7-14700K, with up to a 33% FPS improvement.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is reportedly 5% faster on average than the Core i9-14900K, with a maximum lead of up to 25%.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 4% faster on average compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, which retails for $299.
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus shows a 13% average gaming improvement versus the Core Ultra 5 245K.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus offers up to double the performance in multi-threaded environments compared to its AMD competitors.
In SPECWorkstation, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 50% improvement over the Ryzen 7 9700X.
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is reported to be 103% faster in multi-core performance compared to the Ryzen 5 9600X.
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 130% faster in 3D rendering compared to the Ryzen 5 9600X.
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 75% faster in video export compared to the Ryzen 5 9600X.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is priced at $299, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is priced at $199.
The Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs will be available in retail on March 26th, 2026.
Intel released the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus shows "unbelievable app performance."
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a "big price cut" compared to the previous model, the 265K.
The gaming performance of the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is described as "mediocre."
The Core Ultra 200S Plus was compared to AMD's Ryzen 9600X and 9700X, showing a "small" uplift in gaming performance.
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is priced at $199 and is referred to as the "New Lord of Budget CPUs."
Intel launched the Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors.
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No specific locations mentioned.
WHEN:
The articles were published in March 2026.
WHY:
The improvements in the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus are aimed at enhancing productivity performance.
HOW:
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is noted for its large power demands.
(UPDATED March 24, 2026 01:42 UTC)
In a significant development for tech enthusiasts, the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus achieved impressive scores of 3,747 points in single-core and 26,117 points in multi-core tests on Geekbench, marking a nearly 17% performance increase over its predecessor, the Core Ultra 9 285K. Interestingly, this new processor was not part of the official launch of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh lineup, and there are reports suggesting it may have been cancelled. Meanwhile, the Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs are set to hit retail shelves on March 26, with new boards expected to launch in the coming months.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 23:42 UTC)
The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is making waves with reports that it is 15% faster on average at 1080p across a range of games compared to its predecessor, the Core Ultra 7 265K, and it also outperforms the Core i7-14700K by 9%. Additionally, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is showing impressive gains, being 130% faster in 3D rendering and 75% faster in video export compared to the Ryzen 5 9600X. Both of these new processors will hit retail shelves soon, with the Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs set to launch on March 26, 2026.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 15:39 UTC)
Intel has just released the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor, which boasts impressive application performance and comes with a significant price cut compared to its predecessor, the 265K. However, while it shows a small improvement in gaming performance when compared to AMD's Ryzen 9600X and 9700X, its gaming capabilities are described as mediocre. Additionally, the new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, priced at $199, is being hailed as the "New Lord of Budget CPUs," and Intel has also launched the Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors to enhance productivity performance.