Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Desktop Processor – 18 Cores (6P+12E) / 18 Threads
Overview:
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Processor is for casual gaming, and entry-level workstation tasks. Core Ultra 5 desktop CPU is designed for office work, multitasking, programming, and basic content creation. With 18 CPU cores and 18 threads, it delivers excellent performance for entry-level workstation. The processor’s base clock operates at 4.2 GHz, providing solid performance for mid-range gaming, content creation, and productivity, while the maximum boost clock of up to 5.3 GHz for productivity and gaming.
With maximum Memory size of 256gb, it can support memory type upto ddr5, 7200mhz, maximum 2 memory channels and supports ECC Memory.
Equipped with a generous 30MB total cache, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus contributes to lower latency and improved overall system efficiency. The processor has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 125 W, making it energy-efficient while still delivering high performance. This combination of power and efficiency makes it ideal for users who need a balance of performance and energy savings, especially in gaming systems.
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus supports the LGA1851 socket, offering compatibility with a wide range of motherboards. It is designed to work with chipset families such as Z890, B860, H810, providing users with a variety of options for building or upgrading their systems and comes with Intel Xe Graphics.
Specifications:
| 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 | OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebNN |
| CPU Lithography | TSMC N3B |
| Memory Specifications | |
| 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 Specifications | |
| 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 | OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebGPU |
| NPU Specifications | |
| NPU Name‡ | Intel® AI Boost |
| NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) | 13 |
| Sparsity Support | Yes |
| Windows Studio Effects Support | Yes |
| AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU | OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebNN |
| Expansion Options | |
| 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 1×16+2×4 | 2×8+2×4 | 1×8+4×4 |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 24 |
| Package Specifications | |
| Sockets Supported | FCLGA1851 |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2020A |
| Max Operating Temperature | 105 °C |
| Package Size | 45 mm x 37.5 mm |
| Advanced Technologies | |
| Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator | 3.5 |
| Intel® Thread Director | Yes |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ | 2 |
| 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 |
| Security & Reliability | |
| 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 |
