Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 18-Core 4.2GHz Desktop Processor

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 18-Core Desktop Processor — Socket LGA-1851 | 4.2GHz Base / 5.3GHz Boost | Series 2

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a 2nd Gen Series 2 Arrow Lake desktop processor delivering strong multi-core performance, improved power efficiency, and next-generation AI acceleration — with integrated Intel graphics, Intel vPro technology, and DDR5-7200 support on the LGA-1851 platform.

18 Cores. 18 Threads. Serious Multitasking Power.

With 18 cores and 18 threads, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus handles demanding gaming sessions, content creation pipelines, and AI-accelerated workloads with dependable speed and reliability.

Fast Clock Speeds

A 4.2GHz base clock boosts up to 5.3GHz, keeping your system snappy and responsive in competitive gaming, video editing, and heavy multitasking scenarios.

Massive Cache Architecture

30MB L2 + 30MB L3 cache delivers an excellent hit rate with short access times, boosting instruction processing and keeping your system running smoothly through complex and critical tasks.

Built-In AI Acceleration

The integrated Intel AI Boost NPU delivers 13 TOPS of dedicated AI performance (30 TOPS total), enabling Windows Studio Effects and broad AI framework support including OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, and WebNN.

Intel vPro & Enterprise-Grade Security

Intel vPro Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, AES-NI encryption, HEVC capability, and Intel Trusted Execution Technology provide enterprise-class security and manageability for power users and professionals.

DDR5-7200 & Multi-Monitor Ready

Supports DDR5 SDRAM up to 7.2GHz and up to 256GB of maximum memory, with integrated Intel graphics powering up to 4 monitors simultaneously.

Specifications

• Architecture: Intel Arrow Lake (Series 2 / 2nd Gen)
• Cores / Threads: 18 / 18
• Base Clock: 4.2 GHz | Boost Clock: 5.3 GHz
• L2 / L3 Cache: 30MB / 30MB
• Socket: LGA-1851
• Memory Support: DDR5 SDRAM up to 7.2GHz | Max 256GB
• Integrated Graphics: Yes (Intel, 4 monitors supported)
• NPU: AI Boost — 13 TOPS (30 TOPS total)
• Intel vPro: Yes | AES-NI: Yes | HEVC: Yes
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology: Yes
• Max Temp: 105°C (221°F)
• AI Frameworks: OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN