Intel confirms Core Ultra refresh rumors, announcing "the fastest desktop gaming processors" the brand "has ever built," and I hope this means long-term support for its current motherboard socket

An Intel Core Ultra processor on a blue background.

Intel has had it rough in the desktop CPU market for a few years now, but it's just officially announcing a refresh of its most recent Core Ultra processors, and I think things might be starting to look up. A Core Ultra series refresh has been rumored for a little while now, but Intel is officially launching two new CPUs for gaming later this month, and they'll use the same LGA1851 motherboard socket as the original range.

Specifically, Intel has announced the new Intel Core Ultra 5 250K/KF Plus starting at $199 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K/KF Plus starting at $299. Both will launch later this month on March 26.