Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Processor
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Description
Description
High Performance Desktop Processor
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a powerful desktop processor featuring 18 cores (6 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores), designed for smooth multitasking, gaming, and productivity workloads. Built on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, it runs at a base frequency of 4.2 GHz and can boost up to 5.3 GHz for enhanced performance when needed.
Advanced Architecture & Manufacturing
Manufactured using a cutting-edge 3 nm process node by TSMC, this processor integrates 17,800 million transistors for improved efficiency and performance. It uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform and belongs to the Ultra 5 series, ensuring compatibility with modern chipsets and systems.
Overclocking & Power Capability
The unlocked multiplier allows easy overclocking, giving users flexibility to push performance further. With a TDP of 125W and power limits up to 159W, this processor is designed for performance-focused systems and benefits from effective cooling solutions.
Memory & Connectivity Support
The processor supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel architecture and speeds up to 7200 MT/s, delivering high bandwidth and fast responsiveness. It also supports ECC memory for improved data integrity. For connectivity, it features PCI-Express Gen 5 with 20 lanes, along with additional Gen 4 lanes for expanded device support.
Integrated Graphics & AI Performance
Equipped with Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, the processor delivers capable integrated graphics performance. It also includes AI Boost NPU 3 with up to 13 TOPS, enhancing AI-driven tasks and modern applications.
Virtualization & Advanced Features
Hardware virtualization and IOMMU support improve virtual machine performance and allow direct hardware access. The processor supports AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, boosting performance for compute-intensive applications, along with a wide range of modern technologies for enhanced computing capabilities.
Cache & Core Configuration
The processor includes 30 MB of shared L3 cache along with multiple cache layers per core for efficient data processing. Its hybrid core design balances performance and efficiency to optimize power consumption and workload handling.
Physical Specifications
The processor uses Intel Socket 1851 with a die size of 243 mm² and a maximum temperature (tJMax) of 105°C. It is packaged in FC-LGA18W format and designed for modern desktop systems requiring strong performance and reliability.
Specifications
Specifications
| Product Collection | Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
| Code Name | Products formerly Arrow Lake |
| Vertical Segment | Desktop |
| Processor Number | 250K Plus |
| Overall Peak TOPS (Int8) | 30 |
| Total Cores | 18 |
| # of Performance-cores | 6 |
| # of Efficient-cores | 12 |
| # of Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 18 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Cache | 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Total L2 Cache | 30 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 125 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 159 W |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU | Yes |
| AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU | OpenVINOâ„¢, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| CPU Lithography | TSMC N3B |
| Marketing Status | Launched |
| Launch Date | Q1'26 |
| Embedded Options Available | No |
| Use Conditions | PC/Client/Tablet, Workstation |
| Datasheet | View now |
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 256 GB |
| Memory Types | Up To DDR5 7200 MT/s |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 2 |
| ECC Memory Supported ‡ | Yes |
| GPU Name ‡ | Intel® Graphics |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 300 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.9 GHz |
| GPU Peak TOPS (Int8) | 8 |
| Graphics Output | eDP1.4b, DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Xe-cores | 4 |
| Max Resolution (HDMI) ‡ | 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 FRL) |
| Max Resolution (DP) ‡ | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) ‡ | 3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz |
| DirectX* Support | 12 |
| OpenGL* Support | 4.5 |
| OpenCL* Support | 3 |
| H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode | Yes |
| H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode | Yes |
| AV1 Encode/Decode | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | Yes |
| # of Displays Supported ‡ | 4 |
| Device ID | 0x7D67 |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU | Yes |
| AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU | OpenVINOâ„¢, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebGPU |
| NPU Name ‡ | Intel® AI Boost |
| NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) | 13 |
| Sparsity Support | Yes |
| Windows Studio Effects Support | Yes |
| AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU | OpenVINOâ„¢, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision | 4 |
| Max # of DMI Lanes | 8 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 | Yes |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
| PCI Express Revision | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express Configurations ‡ | Up to 1x16+2x4, 2x8+2x4, 1x8+4x4 |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 24 |
| Sockets Supported | FCLGA1851 |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2020A |
| Max Operating Temperature | 105 °C |
| Package Size | 45 mm x 37.5 mm |
| Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator | 3.5 |
| Intel® Thread Director | Yes |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ | 2.0 |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ | No |
| Intel® 64 ‡ | Yes |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
| Intel vPro® Eligibility ‡ | Intel vPro® Enterprise |
| Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT) | Yes |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® One-Click Recovery ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions | Yes |
| Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡ | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) | Yes |
| Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡ | Yes |
