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Antonline is hosting a limited-time Intel Gaming Days sale, offering massive discounts on Intel-powered PC components to boost graphical fidelity and gaming performance for less, along with more savings on gaming laptops and desktops.
One of the biggest highlights of this sale is a range of Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs, modern desktop processors that offer superb performance, energy efficiency, and thermal stability for gaming and productivity. One of our favorites from the line-up, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, is currently discounted from $469.97 to $329.99 at Antonline.
As a bonus, all these Intel Core Ultra CPU deals at Antonline include free pre-order digital PC codes for STAR WARS: Galactic Racer (which launches on October 10, 2026) and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (which launches on February 12, 2027).
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Desktop Processor + Intel Gamer Days Bundle: was $469.97 now $329.99
"With such high performance for its generous price, the U7 270K Plus might completely overshadow its U5 counterpart." ~ Ben Wilson, Senior Editor
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Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Desktop Processor + Intel Gamer Days Bundle: was $349.97 now $229.99
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Core Ultra 9 Desktop Processor 285K + Intel Gamer Days Bundle: was $719.97 now $529.99
"With the Core Ultra 9 285 K, Intel offers the strongest productivity computing performance on the market, perfect for enthusiasts looking to build an at-home creative workstation." ~ Ben Wilson, Senior Editor
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Core Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245K + Intel Gamer Days Bundle: was $439.97 now $189.99
"An affordable entryway into the latest connectivity standards on desktops, Intel delivers its ultra-efficient AI processor." ~ Ben Wilson, Senior Editor
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Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Desktop Processor + Intel Gamer Days Bundle: was $334.97 now $214.99
The 250KF version features the same 18-core (6P+12E), 18 Threads, max 5.30 GHz Unlocked speeds, and 30 MB Smart Cache as the Core Ultra 5 250K, but without integrated graphics.View Deal
Core Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245KF + Intel Gamer Days Bundle: was $419.97 now $220.31
The 245KF version features the same 14 cores, 14 threads, max 5.2 GHz unlocked speeds, and 26MB Cache as the Core Ultra 5 245K, but without integrated graphics.View Deal
If you're wondering what kind of laptops or computers would benefit from being upgraded with these CPUs, here are a couple of discounted examples from Antonline's Intel Gamer Days sale.
LOQ-E 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz Gaming Notebook: was $1699.99 now $1349.99
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ROG Strix Scar 18 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Gaming Notebook + Intel Gamer Days Bundle: was $5619.97 now $4999.99
If you're looking to achieve the absolute best graphical fidelity and performance rates out of your games, no matter the cost, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more powerful laptop than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18.
This behemoth of a laptop is equipped with the best hardware on the market for 4K gaming at 120+ FPS, such as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX CPU, a 4K 240HZ HDR mini-LED display, and more.
Out of all the CPUs on sale here, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus offers the best overall performance for gaming, on par with the more expensive Intel Core Ultra 9 285K at a lower price. It can make your PC games achieve exceptionally high performance when paired with a suitable graphics card.
Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs are fantastic for boosting your PC's performance when tackling productivity tasks. For example, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K can crush heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Antonline's Intel Gamer Days sale will last until September 13, 2026.
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is an upcoming racing game set in the STAR WARS universe, while Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is an upcoming third-person action-adventure that reimagines the original Tomb Raider from 1996 for the modern era.
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