Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265
88.7Single-core88.4
81.6Multi-core78.2
64.4Gamingspec-based64.4
5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 77.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+3) and single-core (+0). Intel Core Ultra 7 265 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 Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 78
- 75% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 20% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 30 MB
- 14% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 159 W
- 11% higher cores: 20 vs 18
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 159 W | 182 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 20+11% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 18 | 20+11% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+75% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB+20% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-7200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,182Top 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,692Top 12% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,261Top 6% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,867Top 17% | — |
| PassMark | 51,560+4%Top 12% | 49,685Top 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,764+1%Top 4% | 4,697Top 8% |
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