Intel Arrow Lake Refresh: New "Plus" models with more cores available for pre-order soon
26.3.2026
Translation: machine translated
With improved multi-core performance, modern 3-nanometre production and faster data connections, the processors mark a leap forward in the refresh series for the LGA1851 socket. They will be available from 26 March.
Intel is launching two main models of the updated Arrow Lake Refresh generation on the market. These so-called Plus models differ from their direct predecessors primarily through four additional efficiency cores and an internal die-to-die connection (data connection between individual chiplets) that is up to 900 megahertz faster. This leads to improved multi-core performance.
All three CPUs are manufactured using the 3-nanometre process. They support up to 256 gigabytes of DDR5-7200 memory and PCIe 5.0. The processors also have an NPU for faster AI calculations with up to 13 TOPS on board. All mainboards in the 800 series are compatible with the CPUs via BIOS update. You can find more information in the news article by my colleague Jan.
Colleague Kevin has taken a closer look at the two new processors and recommends which applications they are best suited for.
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
This high-end model offers a total of 24 cores, including eight performance cores and sixteen efficiency cores. The boost clock reaches up to 5.5 gigahertz. 36 megabytes of L3 cache and an Intel Arc graphics unit are also part of the equipment.
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and 250 KF Plus
The 250K Plus and the 250KF Plus are in the mid-range processor class. The only difference is the graphics unit: the 250K Plus is equipped with an Arc graphics chip, while the 250KF Plus is not.
Both processors are equipped with 18 cores, consisting of six performance cores and twelve efficiency cores. The maximum boost clock is 5.3 gigahertz, the L3 cache comprises 30 megabytes.
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