Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz
An Intel component sitting $6.15 under Amazon's list price — a small move, and worth knowing before you read the number as a bargain.
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The Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 270K is a 24-core desktop CPU (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency, designed for demanding gaming and creator workloads. Treat the −2% as a nudge rather than a reason. Stock was not confirmed at Amazon when we last read the page.
Listing dated to end 31 August 2026
Check price at AmazonPrice verified 18 August 2026, 18:23 ET
Why this one stands out
- 01Next‑Gen Platform SupportCompatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset‑based motherboards with LGA1851 Socket enabling PCIe 5.0/4.0 and high‑speed DDR5 memory (up to 7200 MT/s).
- 02High‑Performance Core ConfigurationFeatures up to 24 cores (8 P‑cores + 16 E‑cores) for demanding gaming and creator
- 03Ultra‑Fast Boost ClocksReaches up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency for top‑tier responsiveness and performance
- 04Built for EnthusiastsUnlocked for performance tuning when paired with Intel Z‑series chipsets, making it ideal for overclockers and power users.
Key features
Intel 800 Series chipset, LGA1851 socket, supports PCIe 5.0/4.0 and DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s
24 total (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), handles demanding gaming and creator workloads
Up to 5.5 GHz max turbo, 3.7 GHz base, strong responsiveness out of the box
Unlocked multiplier with Intel Z-series chipsets, built for tuning and power users
125W base, 250W max turbo power, sustained performance under heavy load
Manufacturer warranty applies; details available via product link
Unlocked 24-core performance on the latest LGA1851 platform, ready for overclocking
Compiled from the Amazon listing and the manufacturer's published data
The Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 270K is a 24-core desktop CPU (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency, designed for demanding gaming and creator workloads. It stands out with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking on Intel 800-series Z-chipset motherboards, supporting PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory up to 7200 MT/s.
*Desktop processor for enthusiasts and power users building a high-end Intel system.**
What the listing puts on the page
The paragraph below is Amazon's own sales copy. We keep it quoted and set apart rather than folded into our text, because marketing prose and a description are not the same thing — and because what it leaves out is as useful as what it claims.
Next‑Gen Platform Support: Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset‑based motherboards with LGA1851 Socket enabling PCIe 5.0/4.0 and high‑speed DDR5 memory (up to 7200 MT/s). High‑Performance Core Configuration: Features up to 24 cores (8 P‑cores + 16 E‑cores) for demanding gaming and creator Ultra‑Fast Boost Clocks: Reaches up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency for top‑tier responsiveness and performance Built for Enthusiasts: Unlocked for performance tuning when paired with Intel Z‑series chipsets, making it ideal for overclockers and power users.
What the number is worth
That is a narrow gap, and it is worth being blunt about it: a cut this small is closer to price noise than to a sale. If the specification does not stand on its own at $249.00, the discount will not carry it.
One caveat we will not paper over: this is measured against Amazon's own listed price, not against the lowest figure the product has ever carried. Our record of this listing starts on 18 August 2026, so it is a comparison, not a history.
The listing carries an end date of 31 August 2026. Retailers pull pages early and without warning, so read that as the outer edge rather than a promise.
The nearest things to it
The closest tracked listings in gpus & components are PNY - GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 Graphics Card with Triple Fan - Black at $620.00 (Best Buy) and PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5070 Epic-X RGB™ OC Triple-Fan Graphics Card at $679.00 (Amazon). It is the cheapest of the three, which is the strongest thing the price has going for it.
These are the nearest listings by price that our tracker currently holds, not a survey of the market. Anything not on sale at one of the six retailers we follow does not appear here at all.
Tracked price
Source: ElectroFinds price tracker, 20 August 2026 – 21 August 2026. Amazon listing price.
Full specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Intel |
| CPU manufacturer | Intel |
| CPU model | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| CPU speed | 3.7 GHz |
| CPU socket | LGA 1851 |
| Product warranty | For warranty information about this product, please click here |
Source: specification table published on the Amazon listing, read 19 August 2026
Against the alternatives
Best figure in row| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus 24 coreGPUs & components | PNY - GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC GDDR7 PCI ExpressVCG507012TFXPB1-O | PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5070 Epic-X RGB™ OC TripVCG507012TFXXPB1-O | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked price | $249.00 | $620.00 | $679.00 |
| List price | $255.15 | $629.99 | $699.99 |
| Discount | −2% | −2% | −3% |
| Brand | Intel | PNY | PNY |
| Model | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus | VCG507012TFXPB1-O | VCG507012TFXXPB1-O |
| Retailer | Amazon | Best Buy | Amazon |
| Stock | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Offer ends | 31 August 2026 | 26 August 2026 | 27 August 2026 |
The nearest tracked listings by price in gpus & components. Figures are the retailer’s own, collected when each listing was last read.
What works
- Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset‑based motherboards with LGA1851 Socket enabling PCIe 5.0/4.0 and high‑speed DDR5 memory (up to 7200 MT/s).
- Features up to 24 cores (8 P‑cores + 16 E‑cores) for demanding gaming and creator
- Reaches up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency for top‑tier responsiveness and performance
- Unlocked for performance tuning when paired with Intel Z‑series chipsets, making it ideal for overclockers and power users.
- Engineered with 125W base power and 250W max turbo power to sustain high‑intensity
What to weigh
- Stock was not confirmed at Amazon when the listing was last checked
- The discount is −2% — a small movement against the list price rather than a deep cut
- The listing is dated to end 31 August 2026
- No buyer rating was published on the listing at the time it was read, so there is no owner feedback to weigh
- ElectroFinds does not test products. Everything above comes from the listing, the manufacturer's published data and generated summaries of them
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Common questions
It is −2% below the $255.15 that Amazon lists for this configuration, a saving of $6.15. That is a comparison against the retailer's own listed price on the date shown, not against every price the product has ever carried.
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up… · stock unconfirmed at Amazon
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