Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
88.7Single-core90.6
81.6Multi-core79.9
64.4Gamingspec-based64.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 79.4 against 79.2 for Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 159 W | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 18 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 18 | 18 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-7200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,182Top 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,692Top 12% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,261Top 7% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,867Top 14% | — |
| PassMark | 51,560+1%Top 15% | 51,037Top 16% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,764Top 6% | 4,781Top 6% |
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