Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus White
| Product | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Desktop Processor |
| Series | Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake |
| Launch Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Cores | 18 cores |
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| Performance Cores | 6 P-cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 12 E-cores |
| Threads | 18 threads |
| Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency | Up to 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Overclocking | Supported |
| L1 Cache | Approx. 1.824 MB |
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| L2 Cache | 30 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Total Cache | 60 MB L2 + L3 |
| Microarchitecture | Arrow Lake |
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| Process Technology | Intel 3 / 3 nm-class manufacturing |
| Socket | FCLGA1851 / LGA1851 |
| Chipset Compatibility | Intel 800-series desktop chipsets, including compatible B860 and Z890 platforms |
| Integrated Graphics | No |
| Discrete Graphics Requirement | Yes; requires a dedicated graphics card for display output |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Supported Speed | Up to DDR5-7200 MT/s |
| Memory Channels | 2-channel |
| ECC Support | No |
| Memory Controller | Integrated DDR5 memory controller |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 CPU PCIe lanes |
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| PCIe Support | PCI Express 5.0 and PCI Express 4.0 |
| Expansion Support | High-speed GPU, NVMe SSD and expansion-card connectivity |
| Integrated GPU | None |
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| Discrete GPU | Required |
| Graphics Use | Designed for systems using a dedicated graphics card |
| AI Acceleration | Intel AI Boost / integrated NPU capabilities |
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| NPU | Dedicated AI acceleration hardware |
| AI Workloads | AI-assisted applications, content creation and compatible machine-learning workloads |
| Base Power | 125 W |
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| Maximum Turbo Power | 159 W |
| Thermal Design | Requires adequate CPU cooling |
| Cooling | CPU cooler required; cooling solution not integrated with the processor |
| Overclocking | Supported through unlocked multiplier |
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| Instruction Sets | Intel SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Virtualization | Intel virtualization technologies supported |
| Desktop Usage | Gaming, content creation, productivity, multitasking and workstation workloads |
| CPU Mark | Approx. 49,939 in PassMark CPU Mark |
|---|---|
| Performance Position | High-performance desktop processor for gaming and productivity |
| Multitasking | 18 cores and 18 threads provide strong multi-core performance |
| Gaming | Designed for high-performance gaming when paired with a capable discrete GPU |
| Package | LGA desktop processor package |
|---|---|
| Socket Type | FCLGA1851 |
| Package Compatibility | LGA1851-compatible desktop motherboards |
| Warranty | Typically covered by Intel's standard boxed-processor warranty, subject to region and purchase channel |
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| Cooler Included | No |
| Launch MSRP | US $184 |
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| Key Advantage | 18-core Arrow Lake Plus processor with high clock speeds and unlocked overclocking support |
| Key Limitation | No integrated graphics; a dedicated GPU is required |
| Recommended Use | Gaming PCs, creator systems and high-performance desktop computers |
| MPN | AT807683B9B4887 |
|---|---|
| GTIN / EAN / UPC | 8030207009652 |
