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Intel's potent 18-core Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus CPU lands at retail for under $200

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Apr 3, 2026

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Intel's new Arrow Lake Refresh processors, including the iGPU-less Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus for $199 and the full-featured Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus for $215, are now available at retail. These processors offer improved performance and competitive pricing, making them attractive options for users. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is already out of stock in some stores due to high demand. While AMD holds the gaming crown in some price bands, Intel's new processors offer significant multitasking power and gaming performance at a compelling price point.

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