Intel

Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is Intel’s 18-core, 18-thread processor for the LGA1851 platform, built on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture. Below you’ll find its full spec sheet and gaming and Cinebench 2024 productivity benchmarks, plus every retailer’s current price.

Prices update regularly and may differ at the retailer. This page contains affiliate links.

Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus processor

Gaming & productivity performance

Gaming score: CPU-bound 1080p rating, normalized to 100. Cinebench 2024: multi- and single-core points.

Core Ultra 5 250KF PlusBest CPU
73.3
100.0

1080p Gaming

2,482

Cinebench Multi

145

Cinebench Single

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus scores 73.3 on our 0–100 CPU gaming scale.

Performance-per-dollar rank among all CPUs with live pricing

Gaming value

#11

of 134

Productivity value

Specifications

Cores & Clocks

Cores / Threads
18 / 18
P-cores
6
E-cores
12
Architecture
Arrow Lake Refresh

Cache & Process

Process node
TSMC N3B

Memory & Platform

Socket
LGA1851
Memory channels
2
Max memory
192 GB
Memory support
DDR5, 7200
Chipsets
Z890, B860, W880, Q870, H810
PCIe
PCIe 5.0
ECC support
Yes

Power & Extras

TDP
125W
Max power
159W
Integrated graphics
None
MSRP
$184.00

Compare the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus against the full CPU lineup on the CPU comparison table, or build a compatible system around it with the PC Builder.

Where to buy the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus

Every in-stock retailer offer we track, cheapest first.

RetailerAvailabilityPriceBuy
AmazonSee on Amazon
Buy
NeweggIn stock$199.99
Buy
B&HIn stock$209.99
Buy

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus starts from $199.99 across 3 retailers. Prices update daily from live stock.

Complete the build

The cheapest in-stock parts that actually fit the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus — matched on socket and power delivery using the same rules as our PC Builder, priced live.

Cheapest compatible
Motherboard
B860 Pro-A
B860 Pro-A
ASRock · LGA1851 · 300W VRM

The most affordable LGA1851 board in stock whose power delivery can reliably run the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus.

from
$119.99
at Newegg
Buy
Cheapest compatible
CPU Cooler
Assassin X 120 Refined SE RGB V2
Assassin X 120 Refined SE RGB V2
Thermalright · Air · 200W

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus doesn't include a cooler, so you'll need to add one. This is the cheapest air cooler in stock that fits LGA1851 and handles its heat.

price
See on Amazon
Buy

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How the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus compares

Similar CPUs worth a look, based on live prices and 1080p gaming performance.

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