Desktop processor INTEL Core Ultra 7 270K Plus — 24 cores, up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB Smart Cache, LGA1851, Tray

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a desktop-class processor designed for high-performance workstation and PC/client use. It uses the FCLGA1851 socket and is supplied in a tray package. The chip integrates Intel Graphics and an on-chip Neural Processing Unit (NPU) branded Intel AI Boost, offering up to 36 TOPs of total AI inference performance. The processor supports dual-channel memory configurations and a maximum of 256 GB of internal system memory.

Advantages

The processor combines a high core count (24 64-bit cores) with a large 36 MB smart cache and a peak boost frequency of 5.5 GHz, delivering strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance for demanding applications. Built-in Intel Graphics provide basic display and GPU-accelerated tasks without a separate graphics card, while the integrated NPU and support for AI frameworks such as DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX Runtime and WebNN enable accelerated AI workloads on compatible software.

Suitable for

• Workstations running content creation, video editing, or 3D rendering software
• High-performance desktop PCs for multitasking and productivity
• AI inference workloads and development that use supported frameworks (DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN)

When it may not be suitable

This tray-packaged processor requires a motherboard with FCLGA1851 socket support and compatible BIOS; it is not a ready-to-install boxed retail kit with cooler. Systems that rely solely on discrete GPU performance for gaming at very high frame rates may prefer a platform with a dedicated high-end graphics card, since integrated Intel Graphics are intended for basic display and GPU-accelerated tasks rather than top-tier gaming performance.

Key specifications

• Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 7
• Model: 270K Plus
• Cores: 24 (64-bit)
• Smart cache: 36 MB
• Maximum supported system memory: 256 GB (dual-channel)
• Boost frequency: up to 5.5 GHz
• Integrated graphics: Intel® Graphics (base 300 MHz, max dynamic 2000 MHz)
• Neural Processing Unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost, up to 36 TOPs
• PCI Express support: Gen4 and Gen5 lanes

How to use

Install the processor into a compatible motherboard with FCLGA1851 socket following the motherboard and CPU manufacturer's instructions. Ensure your system BIOS supports the 270K Plus model and update BIOS if required. As this product is supplied in tray form, purchase or use a compatible CPU cooler separately and apply thermal interface material per cooler instructions. Configure memory in dual-channel mode for optimal performance and install appropriate drivers for Intel Graphics and AI frameworks to enable NPU acceleration.

What to consider before purchase

• Motherboard compatibility: must have FCLGA1851 socket and BIOS support for this CPU
• Cooling solution: tray package does not include a cooler
• Intended workload: verify integrated graphics and NPU capabilities meet your software requirements
• Memory capacity: plan for up to 256 GB and dual-channel configuration for best performance

Usage recommendations

For workstation and high-performance desktop builds, pair the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with a motherboard that explicitly lists CPU support, use a robust aftermarket cooler, and populate memory channels in matched pairs. Install the latest chipset and graphics drivers and, where applicable, use AI frameworks that support Intel AI Boost to benefit from the integrated NPU.