Intel quietly raises Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop chip prices by up to $50
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Kunal Khullar
13h ago· 4 min readenNews
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Intel has quietly increased the recommended customer prices for its Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors, with the flagship Core Ultra 270K Plus rising from $289–$299 to $339–$349 (up to $50 increase) and the Core Ultra 250K Plus rising from $189–$199 to $219–$229 (up to $30 increase). The updated prices are now reflected on Intel's official product pages and have already appeared on Amazon.
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· 4 pulledIntel released its new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors back in March 2026, and it appears that the company has quietly increased their prices.
According to Intel's official product page, the Core Ultra 270K Plus now has a recommended customer price of $339–$349, up from the previous $289–$299.
Similarly, the Core Ultra 250K Plus has increased from $189–$199 to $219–$229.
While the increase amounts to an additional $30–$50 (depending on the model), it is worth noting that these higher prices have already been reflected on Amazon.
The updated MSRPs are now listed on Intel's official product pages.
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