Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
48Single-core88.7
39.1Multi-core81.6
39.8Gamingspec-based64.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+42) and single-core (+41). Intel Core i5-11600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 58% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 159 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 39
- 900% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 3 MB
- 200% higher cores: 18 vs 6
- 191% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,692 vs 7,100
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+58% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 18+200% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 18+50% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 30 MB+900% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Bottom 48% | 3,182+70%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 39% | 20,692+191%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 46% | 2,261+51%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 43% | 30,867+178%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 51,560+160%Top 16% |
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