Intel's new Arrow Lake Refresh series processor Core Ultra 200S Plus has been officially launched on March 26, including Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. According to Tom's Hardware,The new processor exceeded the official suggested retail price just 48 hours after its release, with many retailers selling it at a price higher than Intel's price.
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is priced at $349.99 on Newegg, while Intel's official MSRP is $299, a premium of $50, an increase of about 17%.
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is priced at US$219.99, which is nearly US$20 higher than the MSRP of US$200; the non-core display version of the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is priced at US$199.99, which is also higher than the official list price of US$185.
The price is slightly lower on B&H, but it is out of stock.
Tom's Hardware points out,The price increase is not the behavior of individual retailers, but a consistent phenomenon across platforms, which means that it is almost impossible for consumers to purchase Arrow Lake Refresh series processors at MSRP prices.
However, after inquiries, these three processors still maintain prices of 2499, 1699, and 1599 yuan in the domestic market, and are in stock status.