Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus 24 cores
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A strong high-core, high-clock chip for a fresh Intel 800-series build, best suited to enthusiasts ready to invest in DDR5 and a cooler capable of handling its 250W turbo draw.
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How it ranks among the 16 cpu processors we track
4.7★ across 257 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
257 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
An Intel Core Ultra 7 270K desktop processor with 24 cores, 8 performance and 16 efficiency, and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz, built for the LGA1851 socket on Intel 800 series motherboards.
This chip pairs a hybrid P-core and E-core layout with support for Intel's newest platform: LGA1851 socket, PCIe 5.0/4.0 lanes and DDR5 memory speeds up to 7200 MT/s. The 125W base and 250W max turbo power figures mean it needs a cooler and motherboard rated for sustained higher-wattage operation, especially if paired with a Z-series board for overclocking. As an unlocked K-series chip, it's aimed at enthusiasts who plan to tune clocks rather than run it stock out of the box.
- 24 cores: 8 P-cores + 16 E-cores
- Up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency
- LGA1851 socket, Intel 800 series chipset
- 125W base / 250W max turbo power
Who it's for
Fits gamers and content creators building a new Intel 800-series system who want strong single-thread boost speed alongside a high core count for multitasking. Not the pick for anyone wanting to reuse an older LGA1700 motherboard, since this requires the newer LGA1851 socket.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 24 cores total, 8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores
- Up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency
- Unlocked for overclocking on Z-series boards
- Supports PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s
- Requires the newer LGA1851 socket, not backward compatible
- 250W max turbo power needs a capable cooler
- No motherboard or cooler included
Performance notes
The 8 P-core plus 16 E-core layout puts heavy single-threaded work on the performance cores while background and multi-threaded tasks run on the efficiency cores, how Intel balances speed against power draw on its hybrid chips. Reaching up to 5.5 GHz turbo requires adequate cooling given the 250W max turbo power spec, and being unlocked, it can be pushed further on a Z-series chipset board. DDR5 support up to 7200 MT/s and PCIe 5.0 lanes keep the platform ready for current high-bandwidth GPUs and storage.
Specifications
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cpu processors.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus 24 coresThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 257 | 2.7 / 5 |
| AMD RYZEN 7 9800X3D 8-CoreAMD | 4.8 / 5 | 6,100 | 4.8 / 5 |
| INTEL CPU Core i5-12400F / 6/12 / 2.5GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512400FINTEL | 4.8 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| AMD Ryzen™ 7 9700X 8-CoreAMD | 4.8 / 5 | 2,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X 12-CoreAMD | 4.8 / 5 | 1,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Intel® cpu processors
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What motherboard socket does the Core Ultra 7 270K use?
It uses the LGA1851 socket on Intel 800 series chipset motherboards.
Can this processor be overclocked?
Yes, it's unlocked for performance tuning when paired with an Intel Z-series chipset board.
What is the maximum turbo power draw?
Intel specifies a 125W base power and up to 250W max turbo power, so cooling should be sized accordingly.