Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Desktop Processor, 18 Cores, Up To 5.3GHz, 30MB Cache, DDR5-7200, PCIe 5.0, LGA1851, Unlocked, No Integrated Graphics | BOXED

Expert Features 18-Core Hybrid Firepower : Combines 6 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores for high-FPS gaming, streaming, multitasking, and creator workloads without turning your desktop into a loading-screen simulator. Up To 5.3GHz Turbo Speed : Performance-cores boost up to 5.3GHz, delivering sharp responsiveness when games, applications, and background tasks demand instant muscle. Unlocked Performance Tuning : The enthusiast-focused KF design supports processor tuning on compatible Intel Z-series motherboards, giving experienced builders extra room to push performance. LGA1851 Platform Compatibility : Built for compatible Intel 800 Series chipset-based motherboards using the LGA1851 socket; it is not compatible with older LGA1700 motherboards. DDR5-Only Memory Support : Supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across two channels, with officially listed speeds up to DDR5-7200 MT/s. DDR4 memory is not compatible. Intel XMP Support : Compatible memory and motherboard combinations can use Intel Extreme Memory Profile settings for simplified one-click DDR5 performance tuning. PCIe 5.0 And 4.0 Connectivity : Provides up to 24 PCIe lanes with flexible PCIe 5.0/4.0 configurations for modern graphics cards, high-speed NVMe storage, and enthusiast-class expansion. 30MB Smart Cache Plus 30MB L2 : A generous cache arrangement helps keep frequently used data closer to the cores for faster gaming and productivity response. Dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU : Integrated AI acceleration delivers up to 13 INT8 TOPS for supported background effects and AI workloads without dumping every task onto the CPU cores. 22 TOPS Overall AI Performance : Combines available processing engines for up to 22 INT8 peak TOPS across supported AI software frameworks. No Integrated Graphics : The KF model has zero Xe-cores, no graphics output, and no Intel Quick Sync Video. A compatible dedicated graphics card is strictly required. 125W Performance-Class Design : Rated at 125W processor base power with up to 159W maximum turbo power; pair it with a capable LGA1851 cooling solution and quality motherboard power delivery. Advanced Scheduling Technologies : Intel Thread Director, Speed Shift, Turbo Boost 2.0, and Enhanced SpeedStep intelligently balance responsiveness, efficiency, and background workloads. Modern Security And Virtualization : Includes Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, Secure Key, AES-NI, Boot Guard, OS Guard, Trusted Execution Technology, and Control-Flow Enforcement Technology. Expert Specs Specification Details Brand Intel Product Name Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 250KF Plus Processor Number 250KF Plus Ordering Code BX80768250KF Spec Code SA4V3 Shipping Media Box Stepping B0 Product Collection Intel Core Ultra Processors, Series 2 Code Name Products Formerly Arrow Lake Vertical Segment Desktop Marketing Status Launched Launch Date Q1 2026 Use Conditions PC / Client / Tablet Embedded Options Available No Socket FCLGA1851 / LGA1851 Compatible Platform Compatible Intel 800 Series chipset-based motherboard required CPU Lithography TSMC N3B Total Cores 18 Performance-Cores 6 Efficient-Cores 12 Low-Power Efficient-Cores 0 Total Threads 18 Hyper-Threading No Maximum Turbo Frequency Up to 5.3GHz P-Core Maximum Turbo Frequency 5.3GHz E-Core Maximum Turbo Frequency 4.6GHz P-Core Base Frequency 4.2GHz E-Core Base Frequency 3.3GHz Intel Smart Cache 30MB Total L2 Cache 30MB Processor Base Power 125W Maximum Turbo Power 159W Thermal Specification PCG 2020A Maximum Operating Temperature 105°C Package Size 45mm × 37.5mm Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB, dependent on memory type and motherboard Memory Type DDR5, up to 7200 MT/s Maximum Memory Channels 2 ECC Memory Support No Integrated Graphics No Graphics Output Not Available Xe-Cores 0 Intel Quick Sync Video No Maximum Displays Supported 0 Discrete GPU Requirement Yes NPU Intel AI Boost NPU Peak Performance 13 TOPS, INT8 Overall Peak AI Performance 22 TOPS, INT8 NPU Sparsity Support Yes Windows Studio Effects Support Yes CPU AI Acceleration Intel Deep Learning Boost CPU AI Frameworks OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX Runtime, WebNN NPU AI Frameworks OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX Runtime, WebNN PCI Express Revision PCIe 5.0 And PCIe 4.0 Maximum PCIe Lanes 24 PCIe Configurations Up To 1×16 2×4, 2×8 2×4, Or 1×8 4×4 DMI Revision DMI 4.0 Maximum DMI Lanes 8 Scalability 1S Only Intel Thunderbolt 4 No Intel Gaussian And Neural Accelerator Version 3.5 Intel Thread Director Yes Intel Speed Shift Technology Yes Intel Turbo Boost Technology Version 2.0 Intel 64 Yes Instruction Set 64-Bit Instruction Set Extensions Intel SSE4.1, SSE4.2, And AVX2 Idle States Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Intel Volume Management Device Yes Intel Threat Detection Technology Yes Intel Active Management Technology No Intel Standard Manageability Yes Intel Remote Platform Erase No Intel One-Click Recovery No Intel Secure Key Yes Control-Flow Enforcement Technology Yes Total Memory Encryption – Multi-Key No Intel AES New Instructions Yes Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Intel OS Guard Yes Intel Boot Guard Yes Mode-Based Execute Control Yes Intel Stable IT Platform Program No Intel VT-rp No Intel Virtualization Technology VT-x Yes Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Yes VT-x With Extended Page Tables Yes