Intel · 2026
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is an 18-core desktop processor released by Intel in March 2026.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a processor released on March 26, 2026, with a launch MSRP of 199 USD. It features an 18-core configuration composed of 6 Performance-cores (P-cores) and 12 Efficient-cores (E-cores). The processor operates at a base clock frequency of 4.2 GHz and can achieve a boost clock speed of up to 5.3 GHz. It includes 30 MB of total L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache. Power specifications for the processor include a base power rating (TDP) of 125 W and a maximum turbo power of 159 W.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 463.41 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 3,490 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 2,711 fps |
Specifications
| Cores unverified | 18 |
|---|---|
| P-cores unverified | 6 |
| E-cores unverified | 12 |
| Base clock unverified | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache (total) unverified | 30 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB |
| TDP / base power unverified | 125 W |
| Max turbo power unverified | 159 W |
| Release date unverified | 2026-03-26 |
| Release year unverified | 2026 |
| Launch MSRP unverified | 199 USD |