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Content Creator Elite
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
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Builder's Notes
- Requires a motherboard with the LGA1851 socket.
- Unlocked 'K' series CPU. Pair with a Z-series motherboard to enable overclocking features.
- No cooler included. You must purchase a CPU cooler separately.
- High TDP (125W). A high-performance liquid cooler is recommended.
- Supports high-speed DDR5 memory. Check your motherboard compatibility.
Why we like it
18 Cores — Effortlessly handles heavy multitasking and rendering.
Integrated Graphics — No dedicated GPU needed for display output.
Content Creator Elite
Perfect balance of gaming and productivity.
Value analysis: Approximately $11.50 per physical core.
Who is this for?
With a high core count, this CPU is a workstation powerhouse. It excels at heavy multitasking, video editing, 3D rendering, and compiling code. It's overkill for just gaming but perfect for creators who do it all.
Specifications
Product
- Manufacturer
- Intel
Chip
- Process
- 3 nm
- Microarchitecture
- Arrow Lake Refresh
- Series
- Core Ultra 5
- Socket
- LGA1851
Performance
Power
- TDP
- 125W
- Boost TDP
- 159W
Cache
- L2 Cache
- 30 MB
Compatibility
- Cooler Included
- No
- ECC Memory Support
- Yes
- Memory Supported
- DDR5
Additional Specs
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel Xe Graphics
- Manufacturer Specs
- Intel's Site
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