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Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF
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Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF — Benchmarks & Specs

18 cores18 threads125W TDP$199 MSRP2026

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 Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 7 synthetic benchmark results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. 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, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

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.

PassMark CPU Mark via PassMark Software
47,259 points
Cinebench R23 multi via TopCPU.net
29,012 points
Geekbench 6 multi via Club386
21,542 points
Cinebench 2026 multi via Back2Gaming
7,446 points
Geekbench 6 single via Club386
3,362 points
Cinebench R23 single via TopCPU.net
2,335 points
Cinebench 2026 single via Back2Gaming
565 points

Full Specifications

pcie5.0/4.0
cores18
tdp w125
memoryDDR5
socketLGA 1851
e cores12
p cores6
threads18
unlockedtrue
process nm3
cache l2 mb30
base clock ghz4.2
cache smart mb30
boost clock ghz5.3
max turbo power w159
integrated graphicsfalse
e core base clock ghz3.3

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 a 18-core Arrow Lake Refresh-family processor. Use it for workstation-class compute, content creation, and multi-threaded productivity. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
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 diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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