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Core Ultra 5 250K Plus — BX80768250K

An 18-core Arrow Lake Plus CPU with integrated Intel Graphics, Quick Sync and a 13-TOPS NPU. Intel Graphics, four Xe-cores and Quick Sync are present; motherboard outputs still require verification.

Reference: Exact CPU · canonical ID cpu-intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plusCanonical CPU ID: cpu-intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plusBox code: BX80768250KTray code: AT807683B9B4886Spec code / stepping: SA4UZ · B0Platform: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 · Arrow Lake desktop
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Best forA mid-range enthusiast LGA1851 build for gaming plus creation, Quick Sync, troubleshooting without a discrete GPU and workloads that value 18 cores.
Also strongCompare complete platform cost: CPU + LGA1851 board + DDR5 + cooling, not the processor alone.
Main limitAn already-sufficient AM5 or LGA1700 platform, or a gaming-only purchase that requires a new motherboard without a measurable benefit.
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Lowest verified price$319.99Exact MPN/SKU · Newegg Canada · CADIn stock
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An 18-core Arrow Lake Plus CPU with integrated Intel Graphics, Quick Sync and a 13-TOPS NPU.

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  • Canonical CPU ID: cpu-intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus
  • Box code: BX80768250K
  • Tray code: AT807683B9B4886
  • Spec code / stepping: SA4UZ · B0
  • Platform: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 · Arrow Lake desktop
  • Cores / threads: 18 / 18
  • P-cores / E-cores: 6 / 12
  • Maximum frequency: 5.3 GHz maximum turbo and P-core · 4.6 GHz E-core
  • Base frequency: 4.2 GHz P-core · 3.3 GHz E-core
  • Cache: 30 MB Intel Smart Cache · 30 MB L2
  • Power: 125 W Processor Base Power · 159 W Maximum Turbo Power
  • Socket: LGA1851
  • Memory: Up to 256 GB DDR5-7200 at the controller · 2 channels
  • Integrated graphics: Intel Graphics · 4 Xe-cores · up to 1.9 GHz
  • Quick Sync: Yes · AV1 encode/decode
  • NPU: Intel AI Boost · 13 TOPS NPU · 30 TOPS overall
  • PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 · up to 24 lanes
  • Cooling: Size cooling for the exact 125 W base / 159 W turbo limits
  • Maximum operating temperature: 105 °C Tjmax
  • BIOS: Verify exact LGA1851 motherboard CPU list, BIOS, VRM, power limits and DDR5 QVL

Decision and compatibility

Intel Graphics, four Xe-cores and Quick Sync are present; motherboard outputs still require verification.

Verify the exact LGA1851 board, CPU list, BIOS, VRM, power limits, DDR5 QVL, cooler, real display outputs and PCIe/M.2 sharing.

An already-sufficient AM5 or LGA1700 platform, or a gaming-only purchase that requires a new motherboard without a measurable benefit.

Compare complete platform cost: CPU + LGA1851 board + DDR5 + cooling, not the processor alone.

K · unlockedIntegrated graphics · Quick SyncNPU
Official manufacturer sources · reopened August 20, 2026Official source 1 →Official source 2 →Official source 3 →Official source 4 →

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  • Intel Graphics, four Xe-cores and Quick Sync are present; motherboard outputs still require verification.

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Who is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus — BX80768250K best for?

A mid-range enthusiast LGA1851 build for gaming plus creation, Quick Sync, troubleshooting without a discrete GPU and workloads that value 18 cores.

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An already-sufficient AM5 or LGA1700 platform, or a gaming-only purchase that requires a new motherboard without a measurable benefit.

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