Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 18 Core 5.3GHz LGA1851 125W Tray Processor

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⚡ Engineering Highlights at a Glance:

• 18 Cores (6P + 12E): 6 Performance-cores handle heavy single-threaded and lightly-threaded work, while 12 Efficient-cores handle background tasks and multi-threaded workloads.
• Up to 5.3 GHz Max Turbo: Performance-core Max Turbo reaches 5.3 GHz, and Efficient-core Max Turbo reaches 4.6 GHz for responsive performance under load.
• 30 MB Intel Smart Cache + 30 MB L2: Reduces memory latency for games and productivity applications.
• 125W Base / 159W Turbo Power: The processor uses 125W Processor Base Power and up to 159W Maximum Turbo Power for sustained performance.
• DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s: Supports up to 256 GB across two memory channels, with ECC memory support.
• Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores): Integrated graphics running up to 1.9 GHz, with support for HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20, and up to four displays.
• Intel AI Boost NPU: Dedicated neural processing unit rated at 13 TOPS (Int8) for AI workloads, alongside CPU and GPU AI acceleration.

Tray Version — Cooler Not Included

This is the tray version, which ships without a stock cooler and without retail packaging. You will need to supply an LGA1851-compatible air or liquid cooler. Because the processor has a 125W base power and up to 159W Maximum Turbo Power, a cooler rated for at least 160W is recommended for sustained loads.

No Hyper-Threading

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus does not support Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. As a result, the total thread count equals the total core count (18 threads from 18 cores). For multi-threaded workloads, the 12 Efficient-cores provide additional throughput, but single-threaded performance depends on the 6 Performance-cores.

📐 Memory and Motherboard Pairing

The processor supports DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s across two memory channels with up to 256 GB total. For best performance, use a 2-DIMM configuration with an Intel 800-series motherboard. Because the processor supports ECC memory, workstations can use ECC DIMMs for error correction. Confirm your motherboard supports the memory speed you plan to use, and enable XMP in the BIOS to reach the rated speed.

Before building, choose an LGA1851-compatible cooler rated for at least 160W, because the processor reaches 159W Maximum Turbo Power under sustained loads. Pair the processor with an Intel 800-series motherboard (Z890, B860, or H810) to access PCIe 5.0 and Thunderbolt 4. Install two DDR5 DIMMs rather than four so memory runs at the highest stable speed. Enable XMP in the BIOS to reach the kit’s rated speed. If you plan to use the integrated graphics for display output, confirm your motherboard has HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. For AI workloads, install Intel OpenVINO or use Windows Studio Effects to take advantage of the NPU’s 13 TOPS. Because this is the tray version, there is no boxed cooler or retail packaging; handle the processor carefully by the edges and store it in an anti-static bag if not installed immediately. Update to the latest BIOS for best compatibility with Arrow Lake processors.