Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 18-core LGA 1851
Intel
90 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 4-core AM4
AMD
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 18-core LGA 1851
82 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is praised for its excellent value, strong performance, and manageable thermals, especially when compared to pricier AMD chips. Users highlight significant improvements in multitasking, 1% lows, and overall system responsiveness, though some note it may not top raw FPS charts. A few negative reviews focus on unclear return policies and a lack of included cooler, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong multitasking performance
- Improved 1% lows in games
- Manageable thermals
- Fast and responsive system
Cons
- No cooler included
- Unclear return policy
- Not top raw FPS
- Potential 5% FPS loss in some games
Value for money 6
Performance 8
Multitasking 3
Thermals 3
Gaming 1 percent lows 2
Return policy 2
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Ai Llm
Productivity
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 5 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 250K | 1500X |
| Codename | Arrow Lake Refresh | Summit Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | 4 |
| E-cores | 12★ | — |
| Threads | 18★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 30★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 159★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics | — |
| NPU TOPS | 13★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 18-core LGA 1851
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (65th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 18-core LGA 18510.430score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 4-core AM40.766score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 4-core AM4 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.