Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has appeared in PassMark benchmark charts, revealing performance expectations ahead of the March 11 launch. The 18-core processor scored 50,478 points, positioning it approximately 16% faster than the previous Core Ultra 5 245K while landing halfway between the 245K and Core Ultra 7 265K in performance.

This benchmark validates earlier leaks showing the 250K Plus will feature 6 P-cores and 12 E-cores, adding four E-cores compared to the original 14-core 245K models. The appearance follows the recent leak of the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus in an HP prebuilt desktop, suggesting Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh lineup is nearing release.

The benchmark data provides consumers and system builders with concrete performance expectations for Intel's mid-range refresh. While single benchmark results should be interpreted cautiously, the 250K Plus appears positioned as a compelling upgrade for users seeking improved multi-threaded performance without jumping to higher-tier processors.