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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

MPN BX80768250K UPC 735858553209

Cores
18 cores / 18 threads
Clock
4.2 GHz – 5.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1851
L3 cache
30 MB
TDP
125 W
Graphics
Intel Graphics

Best price now

$179.99

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Lowest price in 30 days

Lowest in 30 days: $179.99 · typical: $199.99

MSRP $229 -21% vs MSRP

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In stock at 35 stores nationwide.

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★ 4.5 out of 5 from 20 customer ratings at 3 stores. Some of these stores show one rating for several versions of a product. How we count

In store at 30 of 30 See stores · ★ 5.0 (10) $179.99 open box $160
In stock Marketplace (marketplace seller) · $199.00
In stock antonline.com (marketplace seller) · free ship · $199.99
In stock ★ 3.9 (9) · Newegg · free ship · $219.99
In stock ★ 5.0 (1) · B&H Photo · $219.99
Not confirmed Newegg Official (marketplace seller) · $233.49

In-store stock · 35 stores

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MCPhoenix AZ · Closed $180 25+ -
CCEast Bay CA $220 9 -
CCSan Francisco CA $220 9 -
CCSan Mateo CA $220 15 -
MCSanta Clara CA · Closed $180 25+ -
CCSanta Clara CA $220 16 -
CCSunnyvale CA $220 33 -
MCTustin CA · Closed $180 25+ -
MCDenver CO · Closed $180 25+ -
MCMiami FL · Closed $180 25+ -
MCDuluth GA · Closed $180 25+ -
MCMarietta GA · Closed $180 25+ -
MCChicago IL · Closed $180 25+ -
MCWestmont IL · Closed $180 25+ -
MCIndianapolis IN · Closed $180 25+ -
MCOverland Park KS · Closed $180 25+ -
MCCambridge MA · Closed $180 25+ -
MCParkville MD · Closed $180 25+ -
MCRockville MD · Closed $180 25+ -
MCMadison Heights MI · Closed $180 25+ -
MCSt. Louis Park MN · Closed $180 25+ -
MCBrentwood MO · Closed $180 25+ -
MCCharlotte NC · Closed $180 25+ -
MCNorth Jersey NJ · Closed $180 25+ -
MCBrooklyn NY · Closed $180 25+ -
MCFlushing NY · Closed $180 25+ -
MCWestbury NY · Closed $180 25+ -
MCYonkers NY · Closed $180 25+ -
MCColumbus OH · Closed $180 25+ -
MCMayfield Heights OH · Closed $180 25+ $160
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Specifications

Processor

Model
Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Series
Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Architecture
Arrow Lake
Segment
Consumer

Cores & clocks

Cores
18
Threads
18
Base clock
4.2 GHz
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB

Platform

Socket
LGA1851
TDP
125 W
Integrated graphics
Intel Graphics

In the box

Packaging
Boxed
Cooler included
No

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Full spec sheet from Newegg
Model/Name
Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Model/Brand
Intel
Model/Model
BX80768250K
Model/Series
Core Ultra 5 (Series 2)
Details/L2 Cache
30MB
Details/L3 Cache
30MB
Details/# of Cores
18-Core (6P+12E)
Details/ECC Memory
Supported
Details/# of Threads
18-Threads
Details/Memory Types
DDR5 7200
Details/CPU Code Name
Arrow Lake Refresh
Model/Processors Type
Desktop
Details/Memory Channel
2
Details/CPU Socket Type
LGA 1851
Details/Max Memory Size
256 GB
Details/Max Turbo Power
159W
Details/Integrated Graphics
Intel Graphics
Details/Max Turbo Frequency
P-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.3 GHz E-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.6 GHz
Details/PCI Express Revision
5.0 / 4.0
Details/Thermal Design Power
125W
Details/Compatible MB Chipsets
Intel 800 Series Chipset
Details/Max Number of PCI Express Lanes
24
Additional Information/First Listed on Newegg
March 13, 2026
Full spec sheet from Best Buy
UPC
735858553209
Brand
Intel
Color
Multi
L2 Cache
30 megabytes
L3 Cache
30 megabytes
Cache Level
L3, L2
Model Number
BX80768250K
Product Name
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 250K Plus 18 cores (6 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHz
Processor Type
Laptop or desktop
Year of Release
2026
Processor Socket
Socket LGA 1851
Warranty - Labor
Not available
Warranty - Parts
Not available
Unlocked Processor
true
Integrated Graphics
true
Number of CPU Cores
18-core
PCI Express Version
PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0
Processor Base Power
125 watts
Processor Collection
Core Ultra 5
Memory Type Supported
DDR5
Number of CPU Threads
18
Processor Boost Power
159 watts
Processor Model Number
250K
CPU Base Clock Frequency
4.6 gigahertz
Maximum Memory Supported
256 gigabytes
CPU Boost Clock Frequency
5.3 gigahertz
PCI Express Configuration
PCIe Gen 5 x16, PCIe Gen 4 x4
PCI Express Lanes (Total)
24
Processor Generation/Series
2nd Generation
Integrated Graphics Processor
Intel Graphics
Number of Memory Channels Supported
2
Full spec sheet from Micro Center
ECC
Non-ECC; Non-Registered ECC; Non-Registered
SKU
994293
UPC
735858553209
Cores
Eighteen-Core
Labor
3 Years Limited
Parts
3 Years Limited
CPU Core
Arrow Lake
VR Ready
Yes
Mfr Part#
BX80768250K
Processor
Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Memory Type
DDR5-7200
Socket Type
LGA 1851
Turbo Speed
5.30GHz
Compatibility
Intel Z890 Intel B860 Intel H810
Level 2 Cache
30MB
Level 3 Cache
30MB
Thermal Power
125W
Graphics Cores
4 Intel Xe Cores
Processor Type
Desktop
Efficient Cores
12
Memory Channels
2
Number of Threads
18 Processing Threads
PCI Express Lanes
24
Performance Cores
6
What's in the Box
CPU Only - Heatsink NOT Included
Operating Frequency
4.20GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
Yes
Dual Display Capable
Yes
PCI Express Revision
5.0 and 4.0
Processor Data Width
64-Bit
Advanced Technologies
Idle States Thermal Monitoring Technologies Execute Disable Bit Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
Graphics Base Frequency
300MHz
Graphics Specifications
Intel Graphics
Maximum Memory Supported
256GB
PCI Express Configurations
Up to 1x16+2x4, 2x8+2x4, 1x8+4x4
Integrated Memory Controller
Yes
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.9GHz

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