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Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus

Explore Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF 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 250KF Plus is a Desktop processor with 18 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 51129 and a single-thread rating of 4790. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

CPU Mark51,129
124 samples
Single Thread4,790
Overall rank#261
of 6,054
Reference price$199.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
9.8Excellent

Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is a Desktop processor with 18 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 51129 and a single-thread rating of 4790. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is a Desktop released in 2026. Recorded specifications include a 125 W reference TDP, a 51,129 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 51,129 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,790 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 250KF Plus specifications?

The main recorded details are a 125 W reference TDP, a 51,129 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF 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 250KF 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 250KF 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.

01AMD Ryzen 9 9850HXAMD51,722 points
02Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusIntel51,594 points
03AMD Ryzen 9 7900XAMD51,207 points
04Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF PlusThis CPU51,129 points
05Apple M2 Ultra 24 CoreApple50,753 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF PlusThis CPU4,790 points
02Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusIntel4,771 points
03AMD Ryzen 9 9850HXAMD4,461 points
04AMD Ryzen 9 7900XAMD4,225 points
05Apple M2 Ultra 24 CoreApple4,192 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 9 9850HXAMD940.4 Mark/W
02Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusIntel412.8 Mark/W
03Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF PlusThis CPU409.0 Mark/W
04AMD 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
564,064.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
42,064.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
43,994.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
463.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
162,614.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
125,682.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
3,132.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
68,518.00

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