Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review: A Great-Value Mid-Range Chip
8/10 — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (2026)
Pros
- Low price
- Strong productivity
- Good gaming for the money
Cons
- Behind X3D chips for gaming
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus went on sale on 26 March 2026 as an Arrow Lake Refresh chip with 6 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores (18 in all), with an Intel suggested price starting from $199.
What works
It offers strong gaming performance for around $220 in one guide, and it does very well in productivity tasks thanks to its efficiency cores.
Where it falters
It is behind the X3D chips for gaming, and the platform is new.
Verdict
A very good value pick for a mid-range build.
