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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Product overview:LGA1851 · 18 / 18 · 4.2 GHz · 5.3 GHz · 30 MBProduct details
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  • New Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 4.2GHz LGA1851 (Series 2) Arrow Lake Processor

    eBayNewLast price · 10/30/2026

    $179.99

    incl. shipping

    Lowest total price$179.99 incl. shipping

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    5,0 (117423)

    Marketplace · Sold by vegacorp

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  • Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, Z890 Riptide WiFi, 32GB Crucial DDR5

    eBayUsedLast price · 10/30/2026

    $605.73

    $600.00 + $5.73

    eBeBay
    5,0 (117423)

    Marketplace · Sold by pasch-2073

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Frequently asked questions about the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

Boxed or tray – what is the difference for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus?

Boxed is the retail version in a sealed box with a three-year manufacturer warranty through the retailer and retail support. Tray is bulk packaging; warranty is handled by the reseller or OEM. The silicon is identical. No cooler is included with this model. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, boxed currently costs $219.90; Tray is not currently listed.

Which cooler does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus need?

No cooler is included. At 125 W, a strong dual tower or 240/280 mm AIO is recommended.

Which GPU pairs with the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus without a bottleneck?

Mainstream: RTX 5060 Ti/5070 or RX 9060 XT, 650 W. At 1080p the CPU is more often the limit; at 1440p/4K it is the GPU. For rendering/streaming, plan 32 GB RAM and stronger cooling.

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus still worth buying in 2026 – or should you wait for a new platform?

Yes. LGA1851 is Intel’s current desktop platform; DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, with at least the next generation expected. A balanced current Intel platform. On the market since 2026. (LGA1851)

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Specifications

SocketLGA1851
Cores / threads18 / 18
Base clock4.2 GHz
Max boost clock5.3 GHz
L3 cache30 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W
GraphicsIntel Graphics
MemoryDDR5-6400
PackagingBoxed
Coolerwithout cooler
Featuresunlocked multiplier

Pros

  • •18 cores
  • •Attractive price
  • •Modern LGA1851 platform
  • •Integrated graphics

Cons

  • •Less multicore performance than the 270K Plus
  • •New motherboard required

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