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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box
| SKU | BX80768250K |
|---|---|
| EAN | 5032037284738 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Availability | No |
| Product Family | Core |
| Product Series | Ultra 5 |
Performance-Optimized 18-Core Hybrid Architecture
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus delivers outstanding desktop performance with an advanced 18-core hybrid design featuring 6 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores. This architecture intelligently balances demanding workloads and background tasks, providing smooth multitasking, responsive gaming, and accelerated content creation.
Unlocked for Enthusiast Overclocking
Built for enthusiasts and power users, the unlocked Core Ultra 5 250K Plus allows advanced tuning and overclocking to maximize system performance. With boost frequencies reaching up to 5.3GHz, users can extract additional speed for gaming, rendering, and productivity applications.
Next-Generation Arrow Lake Architecture
Based on Intel’s Arrow Lake desktop platform, the processor introduces enhanced efficiency, improved instruction processing, and optimized workload scheduling. The refreshed architecture delivers stronger multi-threaded performance and increased responsiveness across modern computing tasks.
Integrated AI Acceleration
Featuring Intel AI Boost technology with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus accelerates AI-powered applications, content enhancement, productivity tools, and intelligent system features. The integrated AI engine provides up to 13 TOPS of AI processing capability for next-generation workflows.
High-Speed DDR5 Memory Support
Designed for modern platforms, the processor supports up to 256GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory with speeds reaching 7200 MT/s. This high-bandwidth memory capability improves application responsiveness, gaming performance, and professional workloads.
PCIe 5.0 Connectivity for Advanced Expansion
With support for PCI Express 5.0 and PCI Express 4.0 technologies, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus provides up to 24 PCIe lanes for high-performance graphics cards, ultra-fast NVMe SSDs, and next-generation expansion devices.
Integrated Intel Graphics
The processor includes integrated Intel Graphics for everyday computing, multimedia playback, and display connectivity without requiring a discrete graphics card. Support for multiple displays and high-resolution output makes it suitable for productivity and entertainment systems.
Advanced Thread Management Technology
Intel Thread Director dynamically assigns workloads to the most appropriate cores, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. This intelligent scheduling enhances responsiveness during gaming, streaming, content creation, and multitasking scenarios.
Built for the LGA 1851 Platform
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is designed for motherboards featuring the LGA 1851 socket, providing compatibility with Intel 800-series chipset platforms and access to the latest connectivity, memory, and expansion technologies.
Ideal for Gaming and Content Creation
Combining high clock speeds, expanded core counts, AI acceleration, and next-generation platform support, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus offers an excellent balance of gaming performance, streaming capability, creative productivity, and everyday computing power.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor codename | Arrow Lake |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Processor ARK ID | 245694 |
| Processor model | 250K Plus |
| Processor threads | 18 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor cores | 18 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Package type | Box |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Performance-core boost frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Processor base power | 125 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 159 W |
| Maximum number of DMI lanes | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
| AI software frameworks supported by CPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 30 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Memory | |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 256 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card maximum resolution (DisplayPort) | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x7D67 |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) | 60 Hz |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) | 60 Hz |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) | 120 Hz |
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 4 |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1900 MHz |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 300 MHz |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Hardware encode/decode codecs supported | H.264, H.265 (HEVC) |
| Xe-cores | 4 |
| AI software frameworks supported by GPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebGPU |
| AV1 encode/decode | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2020A |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| PCI Express slots version | 4.0, 5.0 |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| L2 cache | 30720 KB |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Graphics output | eDP1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Status | Launched |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Launch date | Q1'26 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| OpenCL version | 3.0 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x7D67 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 24 |
| Processor package size | 45 x 37.5 mm |
| Processor ARK ID | 245694 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2020A |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| PCI Express slots version | 4.0, 5.0 |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Use conditions | Workstation, PC/Client/Tablet |
| Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision | 4.0 |
| Processor special features | |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU | Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | Yes |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) | Yes |
| Intel® Thread Director | Yes |
| Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key | Yes |
| Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT) | Yes |
| Intel vPro® Enterprise Platform Eligibility | Yes |
| Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) | Yes |
| Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel® One-Click Recovery | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) | Yes |
| Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE) | Yes |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Maximum operating temperature | 105 °C |
| Packaging data | |
| Package type | Box |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Processor package size | 45 x 37.5 mm |
| Other features | |
| Maximum internal memory | 256 GB |
| L2 cache | 30720 KB |
| Graphics output | eDP1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL |