Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 250K Plus — 30M Cache | Up to 5.30 GHz | LGA1851 | Arrow Lake | AI PC | 30 TOPS

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is built for mainstream enthusiast gamers, home office users, content creators, and AI PC builders deploying Intel's Arrow Lake platform who want capable 18-core multi-threaded performance, Intel AI Boost NPU acceleration for Windows Studio Effects and AI workloads, PCIe 5.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs and NVMe SSDs, and the full LGA1851 ecosystem at a mainstream price point. Well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, everyday productivity, video editing, streaming, and AI-assisted workflows.

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus features 6 Performance-cores with max turbo up to 5.30 GHz and 12 Efficient-cores with max turbo up to 4.60 GHz — totalling 18 cores and 18 threads without Hyper-Threading — managed by Intel Thread Director for intelligent workload distribution. Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 dynamically raises P-core frequencies to 5.30 GHz for peak single-threaded gaming and professional responsiveness. The Intel AI Boost NPU delivers 13 TOPS (Int8) of dedicated neural processing for Windows Studio Effects, OpenVINO, DirectML, and ONNX RT-accelerated AI tasks — alongside 8 TOPS from the integrated GPU — combining with CPU compute for 30 TOPS overall AI capability. Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores and up to 1.90 GHz max dynamic frequency supports 8K@60Hz via DP 2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL (8K@60Hz), AV1 hardware encode/decode, H.264/H.265, and Intel Quick Sync Video for up to 4 simultaneous displays. DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s dual-channel with ECC support and up to 256GB capacity. PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 across 24 lanes with Thunderbolt 4 cover all current and next-generation expansion requirements. The comprehensive security suite includes Intel AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, Intel TME Multi-Key, Boot Guard, vPro Enterprise, AMT, TDT, and SIPP.

Processor Number: 250K PLUS
Ordering Code (Box): BX80768250K
Product Collection: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake
Architecture: TSMC N3B
Launch Date: Q1 2026
Marketing Status: Launched
Vertical Segment: Desktop

Total Cores: 18 (6 P-cores + 12 E-cores + 0 LP E-cores)
Total Threads: 18
Intel Hyper-Threading: Not Supported
Max Turbo Frequency: 5.30 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.0)
Performance-core Max Turbo: 5.30 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo: 4.60 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency: 4.20 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency: 3.30 GHz
Intel Smart Cache (L3): 30MB
Total L2 Cache: 30MB
Processor Base Power: 125W
Maximum Turbo Power: 159W
Overall Peak TOPS (Int8): 30 (CPU + GPU 8 + NPU 13)
Intel DL Boost on CPU: Yes
AI Frameworks (CPU): OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

NPU: Intel AI Boost
NPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 13
Sparsity Support: Yes
Windows Studio Effects Support: Yes

Integrated GPU: Intel Graphics
GPU Xe-cores: 4
GPU Base Frequency: 300 MHz
GPU Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.90 GHz
GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 8
Max Displays Supported: 4
Max Resolution (HDMI 2.1 FRL): 7680×4320 @ 60Hz (8K)
Max Resolution (DP 2.1 UHBR20): 7680×4320 @ 60Hz (8K)
Max Resolution (eDP 1.4b): 3840×2400 @ 120Hz
Video Output: eDP 1.4b | DP 2.1 UHBR20 | HDMI 2.1 FRL
H.264 / H.265 / AV1: Hardware Encode/Decode
Intel Quick Sync Video: Yes
DirectX: 12 | OpenGL: 4.5 | OpenCL: 3

Memory Support: DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s (dual channel, up to 256GB)
ECC Memory: Supported
Max Memory Channels: 2

PCIe Version: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Max PCIe Lanes: 24
PCIe Configurations: 1×16+2×4 | 2×8+2×4 | 1×8+4×4
DMI Revision: 4 | Max DMI Lanes: 8
Intel Thunderbolt 4: Yes

Socket: FCLGA1851
Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020A
Max Operating Temperature: 105°C
Package Size: 45 × 37.5mm

Technologies: Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Intel Thread Director, Intel Speed Shift, Intel GNA 3.5, Intel VMD, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal Monitoring, Intel AI Boost NPU, Intel Quick Sync Video, AV1 Hardware Encode/Decode, Intel DL Boost

Security: Intel AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d, VT-x with EPT, VT-rp, TXT, Intel OS Guard, Intel Boot Guard, Intel Secure Key, Intel CFE, MBEC, Intel TME-MK, Intel TDT, Intel AMT, Intel One-Click Recovery, Intel RPE, Intel SIPP
Intel vPro Eligibility: Intel vPro Enterprise

System Requirements: LGA1851 socket motherboard required (Intel Z890 for full overclocking — 250K Plus is unlocked K-series); DDR5 memory required (DDR4 not supported on LGA1851); verify memory QVL for DDR5-7200 MT/s support; PCIe 5.0 GPU and NVMe SSDs require compatible motherboard PCIe 5.0 slot; Thunderbolt 4 requires compatible motherboard header or rear port; bundled cooler not included in Box unit (BX80768250K) — a high-performance aftermarket cooler rated for 125W TDP is required; Windows 11 required for Intel AI Boost NPU features and Windows Studio Effects

Setup: Standard LGA1851 socket installation; K-series unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported on Z890 chipset boards; Intel Thread Director requires Windows 11 OS scheduler support; NPU acceleration requires compatible software framework; thermal paste application required (not pre-applied); ECC memory support is board-dependent

Mounting Options: Standard LGA1851 socket; compatible with Intel Z890, B860, and H870 series motherboards

Usage Environment: Ideal for mainstream enthusiast gaming PCs, AI PC builds, everyday productivity workstations, content creation systems, and Arrow Lake LGA1851 desktop builds requiring 18-core performance, 30 TOPS AI compute, PCIe 5.0, DDR5-7200, and Thunderbolt 4 at a mainstream price point