Overview
Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh lineup is set to launch next month, and the latest leak shows the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus making its debut on Geekbench. Positioned as a sub‑$300 offering, it promises a noticeable step up from the current Core Ultra 5 245K.
Key Specifications
- 18 cores (6 Performance‑cores + 12 Efficient‑cores)
- Base clock: 4.20 GHz
- Boost clock: 5.30 GHz
- L3 cache: 30 MB
- L2 cache: 6 MB
- Socket: LGA 1851 (compatible with latest motherboards)
- Memory support: DDR5
The 250K Plus adds four extra E‑cores and a 100 MHz higher boost clock compared to the 245K.
Performance Benchmarks
Testing on an ASUS PRIME Z890‑P WIFI board with 32 GB DDR5 yielded the following Geekbench scores:
- Single‑core: 3,113 points
- Multi‑core: 15,251 points
While not groundbreaking, these numbers align with expectations for a refresh and set a baseline for future optimisations.
Pricing & Market Position
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is expected to hit the US market around the sub‑$300 price tier, offering a modest upgrade over the 245K, which currently sells for $200‑$215.
Platform & Future Outlook
This will be the final Core Ultra family for the LGA 1851 socket before Intel transitions to the upcoming LGA 1954 platform, which will host the Nova Lake CPUs later in the year.