Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Part typeCPU
- Cores18
- Threads18
- Boost clock5.30 GHz
- Rated power (TDP/TGP)125 W
- SocketFCLGA1851
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Official launch prices
| Market | Variant | Launch price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | — | USD 199 ≈ EGP 11,163 | download.intel.com · Mar 2026 |
The maker's own launch price per market, as announced. Shop prices change — see “Where to buy” for current offers.
Core Ultra 5 250K Plus overview
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus was announced on 11 March 2026. It is a 18-core, 18-thread desktop processor (Arrow Lake). It boosts up to 5.30 GHz and has 30 MB of L3 cache. It uses the FCLGA1851 socket and supports DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s, 2 channels, max 256 GB memory. Rated power: 125 W.
Written from the official specs below — no guesses. Full specs and sources follow.
Full specifications
Launch
| Release date | 26 Mar 2026 Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Part type | CPU Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
Core
| Cores | 18 Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 18 Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Base clock | 4.20 GHz Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Boost clock | 5.30 GHz Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| L3 cache | 30 MB Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Process | TSMC N3B Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Socket | FCLGA1851 Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores, up to 1.9 GHz) Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
Memory
| Memory support | DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s, 2 channels, max 256 GB Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
|---|
Power & connection
| Rated power (TDP/TGP) | 125 W Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 Official · intel.com · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
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Accessories for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Worked out from this phone’s official specs — what fits, what doesn’t, and what to look for.
Motherboard
You need a motherboard with the FCLGA1851 socket; check the board maker's CPU support list and BIOS version.
FCLGA1851Memory
Supported memory: DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s, 2 channels, max 256 GB.
CPU cooler
Pick a cooler rated above the processor's 125 W; check whether a cooler is in the box.
125 WCore Ultra 5 250K Plus: common questions
When was the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus announced?
It was announced on 11 March 2026.
What was the launch price of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
The official launch price was USD 199 in US (starting price; shop prices change over time).
How many cores does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus have?
Cores: 18.
How much power does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus use?
Rated power (TDP/TGP): 125 W.
When did the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus go on sale?
Release date: 26 Mar 2026.
What is the memory support of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Memory support: DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s, 2 channels, max 256 GB.
What is the part type of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Part type: CPU.
How many threads does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus have?
Threads: 18.
What is the base clock of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Base clock: 4.20 GHz.
What is the interface of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Interface: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0.
What is the boost clock of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Boost clock: 5.30 GHz.
What is the l3 cache of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
L3 cache: 30 MB.
What is the process of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Process: TSMC N3B.
What is the architecture of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Architecture: Arrow Lake.
Which socket does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus use?
Socket: FCLGA1851.
What is the integrated graphics of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?
Integrated graphics: Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores, up to 1.9 GHz).
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