MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
MICRO CENTER
60 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 18-core LGA1851
Intel
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
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Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 18-core LGA1851
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This budget CPU is praised for its excellent value, offering performance close to much pricier chips. Users report significant improvements in gaming and productivity, with one noting a slight FPS drop at 4K compared to a 7800X3D but better 1% lows. Overall, it's seen as a fantastic choice for the money.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Close to high-end performance
- 18 cores for productivity
- Stable 1% lows in gaming
- Great for gaming and work
Cons
- Slight FPS drop at 4K vs 7800X3D
- Requires DDR5 memory
- No integrated graphics (likely)
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Productivity performance 2
Core count 1
Stability 1
Memory support 1
Scores
Ai Llm
Productivity
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | — | Intel |
| Series | — | Core Ultra 5 |
| Model | — | 250KF |
| Codename | — | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Class | — | desktop |
| Process | — | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 18★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| E-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | — | 18★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 30★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | — | LGA1851 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24★ |
| TDP | — | 125★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 159★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong multi thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ai (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 18-core LGA1851
- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
No current pricing available
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 18-core LGA1851
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.
