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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

Explore Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, AI capability and platform comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
9.8/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a Desktop processor with 18 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 51594 and a single-thread rating of 4771. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

CPU Mark51,594
409 samples
Single Thread4,771
Overall rank#257
of 6,054
Reference price$214.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
9.8Excellent

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a Desktop processor with 18 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 51594 and a single-thread rating of 4771. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a Desktop released in 2026. Recorded specifications include a 125 W reference TDP, a 51,594 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 51,594 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,771 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-7200. The 125 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus specifications?

The main recorded details are a 125 W reference TDP, a 51,594 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus use?

The recorded reference TDP is 125 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i7-14700KFIntel51,925 points
02Intel Core i7-14700KIntel51,909 points
03AMD Ryzen 9 9850HXAMD51,722 points
04Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusThis CPU51,594 points
05AMD Ryzen 9 7900XAMD51,207 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusThis CPU4,771 points
02Intel Core i7-14700KFIntel4,466 points
03AMD Ryzen 9 9850HXAMD4,461 points
04Intel Core i7-14700KIntel4,454 points
05AMD Ryzen 9 7900XAMD4,225 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 9 9850HXAMD940.4 Mark/W
02Intel Core i7-14700KFIntel415.4 Mark/W
03Intel Core i7-14700KIntel415.3 Mark/W
04Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusThis CPU412.8 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen 9 7900XAMD301.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
569,268.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
42,193.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
44,630.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
481.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
163,125.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
125,230.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
3,379.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
69,178.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2026
Socket—
Cores / threads18 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP125 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-7200
Maximum capacity256 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 64 KB
L1D6 x 48 KB
L26 x 3072 KB
L330 MB