【AI前沿】One of Intel’s fastest desktop CPUs is $50 off

GadgetsGamingPC GamingOne of Intel’s fastest desktop CPUs is $50 offIts Ultra 7 270K is cheaper than ever, and includes a free download forLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.Its Ultra 7 270K is cheaper than ever, and includes a free download forLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.byCameron FaulknerMay 15, 2026, 5:46 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.Image: IntelCameron Faulkneris an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoinedThe Vergein May 2025.TheIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Pluswasbilled by the company in late Marchas one of its “fastest gaming desktop processor ever.” That hype was evidently accurate, as benchmarks done byGamers Nexusshow the processor giving AMD’s pricier X3D cache-equipped Ryzen 9000-series CPUs a run for their money. The Ultra 7 270K Plus also outperforms the Core i9 14900K in many tasks, which has long been a preferred choice for gamers.Thankfully, it won’t cost you a ton to buy the 270K Plus if you’re considering a PC upgrade or building one from scratch. You can get this CPU at an all-time low price of $279.99 (about $45 off the normal price) right now atAmazon.Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor$280$32614% off$280$280 at AmazonThe 270K Plus requires a motherboard with an LGA 1851 socket, of which there are many options available that support DDR5 RAM, plenty M.2 SSDs, and with support for Wi-Fi 7. It’s great to see prices come down on some PC components, though the savings are tougher to appreciate whencosts on RAM are still much higherthan they used to be. If you’re looking for a range of parts,Micro Centerhas component bundles that loop in discounted RAM for the best prices on the web.One nice perk of getting the CPU is that, through July 31st, you canregister your purchase with Intelto get a full download of theLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knightgame.Verge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to ourTermsandPrivacy Notice.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.Follow topics and authorsfrom this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Cameron FaulknerDealsGadgetsGamingPC GamingVerge ShoppingMost PopularMost PopularMicrosoft starts canceling Claude Code licensesLeaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with mysterious new buttonsLeaked images show Microsoft’s new Xbox Cloud Gaming controllerXbox is now XBOXUse this map to find the data centers in your backyardVerge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to ourTermsandPrivacy Notice.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad