Intel Core i9-10850K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
40.7Single-core88.7
47Multi-core81.6
54Gamingspec-based64.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K16 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 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+48) and multi-core (+35). Intel Core i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
- 57% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 159 W
- 11% higher threads: 20 vs 18
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 41
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 47
- 1100% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 3 MB
- 127% higher PassMark: 51,560 vs 22,700
- 105% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,692 vs 10,100
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $453
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W+57% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 18+80% |
| Performance cores | 10+67% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 20+11% | 18 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 30 MB+1100% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,700Bottom 41% | 3,182+87%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,100Top 50% | 20,692+105%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,310Bottom 35% | 2,261+73%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,700Top 43% | 30,867+97%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 51,560+127%Top 16% |
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