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Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus — BX80768250KF

An 18-core Arrow Lake Plus CPU with no integrated graphics and no Quick Sync; a discrete GPU is mandatory. Absolute K/KF lock: no iGPU, zero Xe-cores, no display output, no Quick Sync and no iGPU AV1 path.

Reference: Exact CPU · canonical ID cpu-intel-core-ultra-5-250kf-plusCanonical CPU ID: cpu-intel-core-ultra-5-250kf-plusBox code: BX80768250KFTray code: AT807683B9B4887Spec code / stepping: SA4V3 · B0Platform: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 · Arrow Lake desktop
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Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus retail box marked discrete graphics required
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Best forA system that already requires a discrete GPU and wants the same 18-core CPU layout when the delivered saving versus the K is substantial.
Also strongIn the complete platform cost, the KF only makes sense when its delivered saving remains meaningful after the board, DDR5, cooling and discrete GPU.
Main limitTroubleshooting without a GPU, Quick Sync, integrated media transcoding, or a small delivered-price gap versus the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.
Check firstA discrete GPU is mandatory. Verify the exact LGA1851 board, CPU list, BIOS, VRM, power limits, DDR5 QVL and cooling; motherboard video ports cannot work from this CPU.
Lowest verified price$279.99Exact MPN/SKU · Newegg Canada · CADIn stock
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Exact identity, platform and K/KF distinction

An 18-core Arrow Lake Plus CPU with no integrated graphics and no Quick Sync; a discrete GPU is mandatory.

Confirmed facts

  • Canonical CPU ID: cpu-intel-core-ultra-5-250kf-plus
  • Box code: BX80768250KF
  • Tray code: AT807683B9B4887
  • Spec code / stepping: SA4V3 · 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
  • ECC: Not supported
  • Integrated graphics: None · 0 Xe-cores · no display output · discrete GPU required
  • Quick Sync: No
  • Integrated media: No AV1 encode/decode through an iGPU
  • NPU: Intel AI Boost · 13 TOPS NPU · 22 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

Absolute K/KF lock: no iGPU, zero Xe-cores, no display output, no Quick Sync and no iGPU AV1 path.

A discrete GPU is mandatory. Verify the exact LGA1851 board, CPU list, BIOS, VRM, power limits, DDR5 QVL and cooling; motherboard video ports cannot work from this CPU.

Troubleshooting without a GPU, Quick Sync, integrated media transcoding, or a small delivered-price gap versus the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.

In the complete platform cost, the KF only makes sense when its delivered saving remains meaningful after the board, DDR5, cooling and discrete GPU.

KF · discrete GPU requiredNo integrated graphicsNo Quick Sync
Official manufacturer sources · reopened August 20, 2026Official source 1 →Official source 2 →Official source 3 →Official source 4 →

Other useful details

In the complete platform cost, the KF only makes sense when its delivered saving remains meaningful after the board, DDR5, cooling and discrete GPU.

Additional checks

  • Absolute K/KF lock: no iGPU, zero Xe-cores, no display output, no Quick Sync and no iGPU AV1 path.

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Who is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus — BX80768250KF best for?

A system that already requires a discrete GPU and wants the same 18-core CPU layout when the delivered saving versus the K is substantial.

Who should compare another option?

Troubleshooting without a GPU, Quick Sync, integrated media transcoding, or a small delivered-price gap versus the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.

What should you compare before choosing?

Compare it directly with Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 5 245KF. When the delivered gap is small, the 250K Plus iGPU and Quick Sync can be worth more than the KF saving.

What must be verified before buying?

A discrete GPU is mandatory. Verify the exact LGA1851 board, CPU list, BIOS, VRM, power limits, DDR5 QVL and cooling; motherboard video ports cannot work from this CPU.

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