The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is a performance-focused desktop processor built on Intel's Arrow Lake-S architecture, designed for users who want strong multi-threaded performance and overclocking capability without integrated graphics. It features a hybrid core configuration combining Performance and Efficient cores to deliver a balance of high-speed responsiveness and background task efficiency. With a maximum turbo frequency of up to 5.30 GHz and a large 30 MB Intel Smart Cache, it offers fast and consistent performance across gaming, productivity, and content creation workloads.
As a "KF" variant, this processor omits integrated graphics, making it ideal for systems that rely on a dedicated GPU. It supports DDR5 memory up to 7200 MT/s on the FCLGA1851 platform and provides PCIe 5.0 connectivity for next-generation graphics cards and ultra-fast storage solutions. The chip also includes Intel AI Boost (NPU) and Deep Learning Boost technologies to accelerate AI-enhanced applications and modern workloads, while maintaining strong platform efficiency at its 125 W base power envelope.
Key Features
- 18 Cores (6 Performance + 12 Efficient) / 18 Threads
- Max boost clocks up to 5.3 GHz
- 30 MB Intel Smart Cache
- 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
- N/A
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- N/A
- Graphics Model
- N/A
- L2 Cache
- 30 MB
- Max Turbo Clock
- 5.3 GHz
- Maximum Memory
- 256 GB
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel DDR5
- Model
- 250KF 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
- N/A
