Intel Core Ultra 270K & 250K Plus CPUs Slide Below MSRP as Gamer Days Bundle Throws in $120 of Tomb Raider and Star Wars Games
Key Points:
- Intel has reduced the prices of its Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus CPUs to at or below their original MSRPs following a previous price hike attributed to rising supply chain costs.
- The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is now available for $290, down $49 from its recent increased price of $339, making it competitive against AMD Ryzen processors.
- The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is priced at $194 (KF version) and $209 (K version), reduced from previous hikes that pushed prices above the original $199 MSRP.
- Intel has launched a "Gamer Days" promotion running from August 10 to September 13, 2026, offering a game bundle with two titles—Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Star Wars: Galactic Racer—valued at $119.98 with qualifying Intel CPUs, laptops, handhelds, and Arc GPUs.
- The game redemption period extends until October 31, 2026, providing additional value to customers purchasing select Intel 14th Gen CPUs and related products during the promotion.