CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
18C/18T · 125 W · Launched Jan 2026CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
70.3
1.41× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
100
2.00× ref
CPU single-thread
58.6
1.17× ref
CPU gaming
55.4
1.11× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
71.9
1.44× ref
MSRP
$200
CPU overall per $100
35.2
TDP
125 W
CPU overall per watt
0.56
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 14.7k | – | points | 1 avg. | 98.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 430 | 370–439 | samples/min | 9 runs | 111 | 13 Mar 2026 – 5 Jun 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 468 | 432–508 | samples/min | 41 runs | 111 | 17 Mar 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 44.5 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 103 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 19.9k | 16.1k–21.2k | points | 169 runs | 86.1 | 14 Jul 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 22.2k | 17.4k–23.9k | points | 189 runs | 91.2 | 5 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,831 | – | points | 1 avg. | 108 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2026 | 7,394 | – | points | 1 avg. | 110 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 4,640 | – | points | 1 avg. | 92.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 12.0k | – | points | 1 avg. | 103 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 30.9k | – | points | 1 avg. | 101 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 35.7 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 98.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 51.4k | – | points | 458 avg. | 99.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 68.2 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 99.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,293 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 670 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,137 | 3,012–3,335 | points | 157 runs | 67.1 | 14 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,820 | 2,694–2,934 | points | 165 runs | 62.8 | 5 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 7,157 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 50.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 135 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2026 | 556 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 328 | – | points | 1 avg. | 55.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 851 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,261 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,738 | – | points | 458 avg. | 57.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 94.0 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 60.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 142 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 56.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 73.3 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 54.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 13.2k | – | points | 24 avg. | 73.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 13.8k | – | points | 20 avg. | 83.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 10.3k | – | points | 43 avg. | 57.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 13.2k | – | points | 11 avg. | 78.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 138.2k | – | points | 28 avg. | 77.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 113.8k | – | points | 11 avg. | 69.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
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CPU single-thread index
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Geekbench Multi-Core 7
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Geekbench Single-Core 7
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Geekbench Multi-Core 6
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Geekbench Single-Core 6
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Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data50 runs22 Oct 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser680 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)12 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench6 averages6 Nov 2026