Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is an 18-core, 18-thread desktop processor for LGA1851 motherboards. It combines 6 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores, boosts up to 5.3 GHz, and carries 30 MB of Intel Smart Cache with a 125 W base power rating.
It is part of the Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) family, code-named Arrow Lake. It suits gaming PCs, home office machines and workstation-style builds that need many cores for multitasking. It also has built-in Intel Graphics, so you can run a system without a graphics card. Compare it with other Intel Core processors.
Highlights
- 18 cores (6 Performance-cores + 12 Efficient-cores), 18 threads
- Max Turbo Frequency up to 5.3 GHz, Performance-core base 4.2 GHz
- 30 MB Intel Smart Cache
- 125 W Processor Base Power, 159 W Maximum Turbo Power
- DDR5 support up to 7200 MT/s, 2 channels, up to 256 GB
- Integrated Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores, up to 1.9 GHz
Best for
- Gaming PCs on the LGA1851 platform, paired with a dedicated graphics card
- Multitasking, content work and workstation-style builds that use many cores
- Office or home PCs that run on the integrated Intel Graphics without a graphics card
- Local AI workloads using OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT or WebNN
Specifications
| Product Collection | Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
|---|---|
| Code Name | Products formerly Arrow Lake |
| Vertical Segment | Desktop |
| Processor Number | 250K PLUS |
| Overall Peak TOPS (Int8) | 30 |
| Total Cores | 18 |
| # of Performance-cores | 6 |
| # of Efficient-cores | 12 |
| # of Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 18 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Cache | 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Total L2 Cache | 30 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 125 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 159 W |
| AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU | OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| CPU Lithography | TSMC N3B |
| Marketing Status | Launched |
| Launch Date | Q1'26 |
| Embedded Options Available | No |
| Use Conditions | PC/Client/Tablet, Workstation |
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 256 GB |
| Memory Types | Up To DDR5 7200 MT/s |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 2 |
| ECC Memory Supported ‡ | Yes |
| GPU Name ‡ | Intel® Graphics |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 300 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.9 GHz |
| GPU Peak TOPS (Int8) | 8 |
| Graphics Output | eDP1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| X e -cores | 4 |
| DirectX* Support | 12 |
| OpenGL* Support | 4.5 |
| OpenCL* Support | 3 |
| H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode | Yes |
Compatibility and related parts
This processor needs an LGA1851 board, so pick one from our motherboards collection that lists this socket. Pair it with DDR5 from our memory (RAM) range. It supports up to 7200 MT/s across 2 channels. With a 125 W base power and 159 W maximum turbo power, choose one of our CPU coolers that is rated for that load and fits your case. The PC builder checks compatibility for you, and assembly and testing are free when you buy it as part of a PC build.
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