The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a high-performance desktop processor based on Intel's Arrow Lake-S architecture, designed for users who want strong multitasking, productivity, and gaming capability with additional overclocking headroom. It features a modern hybrid core design combining Performance and Efficient cores to intelligently balance power and responsiveness across demanding workloads. With a maximum turbo frequency of up to 5.30 GHz and a large 30 MB Intel Smart Cache, it delivers fast system responsiveness and smooth performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.
Built for enthusiast-level desktop platforms, this unlocked "K" series CPU is designed for users who want more control over performance tuning. It supports DDR5 memory up to 6400 MT/s on the FCLGA1851 platform and offers PCIe 5.0 connectivity for next-generation GPUs and high-speed storage. Integrated Intel Graphics provide basic display and media capabilities, while the built-in Intel AI Boost NPU and Deep Learning Boost technologies enhance AI-accelerated workloads and modern software features.
Key Features
- 18 Cores (6 Performance + 12 Efficient) / 18 Threads
- Max boost clocks up to 5.3 GHz
- 30 MB Intel Smart Cache
- Integrated Intel Graphics
- 125W TDP
- Supports DDR5-7200
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
- Unlocked for overclocking
- Brand
- Intel
- Cache
- 30 MB Intel Smart Cache
- CPU Socket
- LGA1851
- Default TDP
- 125 W
- ECC Memory Supported
- Yes
- Efficient Core Base Clock
- 3.3 GHz
- Efficient Core Turbo Clock
- 4.6 GHz
- Efficient Cores
- 12
- Graphics Base Frequency
- 300 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- 1.9 GHz
- Graphics Model
- Intel Graphics
- L2 Cache
- 30 MB
- Max Turbo Clock
- 5.3 GHz
- Maximum Memory
- 256 GB
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel DDR5
- Model
- 250K Plus
- Number of CPU Cores
- 18
- Number of Threads
- 18
- Packaging
- Retail
- Performance Core Base Clock
- 4.2 GHz
- Performance Core Turbo Clock
- 5.3 GHz
- Performance Cores
- 6
- Series
- Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
- System Memory Specification
- Up to 7200 MT/s
- System Memory Type
- DDR5
- Thermal Solution
- Not included
- Unlocked Multiplier
- Yes
- Warranty
- 3 Years
- Xe-cores
- 4
