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Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF — Benchmarks & Specs

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF — Benchmarks & Specs
Brand: Intel
SKU: intel-core-ultra-5-250kf
Price: 193.99 USD
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18 cores18 threads125W TDP$199 MSRP2026

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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 47,259 points, per PassMark Software. Across all its cores it scores 7,446 points in Cinebench 2026 multi, per Back2Gaming.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

Amazon listing: $193.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-13. Price and availability subject to change.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF is a processor from the Arrow Lake Refresh family released in 2026 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include 18 cores / 18 threads, boost clock of 5.3 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $199 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 12 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 10 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Gamers Nexus, Club386, Back2Gaming, PassMark Software, TopCPU.net, CpuTronic, PCGamesN; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game	Resolution	Settings	Avg FPS	1% low	Test GPU	Source
Counter-Strike 2	1080p	High	463 fps	—	Not recorded	Back2Gaming 2026-04-24
Counter-Strike 2	1080p	High	314 fps	—	Not recorded	PCGamesN 2026-03-24
Counter-Strike 2	1080p	Medium	227 fps	—	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2026-03-26
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	High	207 fps	—	Not recorded	Club386 2026-03-24
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	Medium	170 fps	—	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2026-03-26
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	High	159 fps	—	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2026-03-26
Starfield	1080p	Low	147 fps	—	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2026-03-26
Baldur's Gate 3	1080p	High	109 fps	75 fps	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2026-03-26
Baldur's Gate 3	1080p	Medium	107 fps	—	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2026-03-26
Baldur's Gate 3	1080p	—	107 fps	75 fps	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2026-03-26

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	47,259 points	PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi	29,592 points	CpuTronic 2026-07-01
Cinebench R23 multi	29,012 points	TopCPU.net 2026-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi	21,542 points	Club386 2026-03-24
Cinebench 2026 multi	7,446 points	Back2Gaming 2026-04-24
Cinebench 2026 multi	7,406 points	Club386 2026-03-24
PassMark Single Thread Rating	4,767 points	PassMark Software 2026-09-26
Geekbench 6 single	3,362 points	Club386 2026-03-24
Cinebench R23 single	2,335 points	TopCPU.net 2026-06-01
Cinebench 2026 single	565 points	Back2Gaming 2026-04-24

Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 250KF Plus 18 cores (6 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHz

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Full Specifications

PCIe	5.0/4.0
Cores	18
TDP	125 W
Memory	DDR5
Socket	LGA 1851
Efficiency cores	12
Performance cores	6
Threads	18
Unlocked	Yes
Process	3 nm
Cache L2	30 MB
Base clock	4.2 GHz
Cache smart	30 MB
Boost clock	5.3 GHz
Max turbo power	159 W
Integrated graphics	No
E core base clock	3.3 GHz

Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF best used for?

Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF is an 18-core Arrow Lake Refresh-family processor. Workstation compute and multi-threaded productivity are the typical workloads.

When was the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF released, and what was its launch MSRP?

Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF launched in 2026 at a $199 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.

Where do the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF benchmark numbers come from?

Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.

How many cores does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF have, and how does it benchmark?

Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF has 18 cores and 18 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.

Where can I buy the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF?

Amazon listings for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.