- Compute overclocking for P-cores and E-cores.
- Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support for DDR5 SODIMM overclocking.
- New overclocking interfaces including die-to-die and fabric and controls like 16.6 megahertz ratios.
- Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility with one-click overclocking using the Intel® Speed Optimizer feature.
Additionally, Intel is launching its Intel Core Ultra 200U series mobile processors featuring up to two P-cores and eight E-cores, Intel Xe LPG graphics, and up to 24 platform TOPS. Intel Core Ultra 200U series systems give users a great balance of performance, power efficiency and price.
Intel is also expanding its Intel Core Ultra 200S series desktop processors with 12 new 65-watt and 35-watt offerings. Featuring up to eight P-cores and 16 E-cores, these new processors will give customers an incredible blend of performance and power efficiency in a desktop CPU – whether for gaming, creating or using productivity applications.
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) platforms also include premium connectivity, with features including9:
- Greater networking speeds, responsiveness and reliability with Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) support, along with the fastest, simplest and most reliable USB-C connection with Thunderbolt™ 5 or Thunderbolt™ 4 technology.
- Continuous AI-based network connection optimization with Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite software.
- High-fidelity, low-power Intel® Bluetooth® LE Audio.
- Ability to share screens, keyboard, mouse, storage and files with two PCs using Thunderbolt™ Share.
AI Optimization for the Edge
Intel also unveiled a new suite of processors for edge computing designed to provide scalability and superior performance across diverse use cases. Intel Core Ultra processors deliver remarkable power efficiency, making them ideal for AI workloads at the edge, with performance gains that surpass competing products in critical metrics like media processing and AI analytics.
New Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processors show tremendous performance improvements in AI workloads compared with the previous generation, setting a new benchmark for edge AI capabilities. When comparing the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285H with the 185H, performance is up to 2.2x higher in Procyon AI computer vision, up to 3.3x higher in Llama 3 8B and up to 2.3x higher in stable diffusion 1.510.
TOPS alone don’t define the real-world performance needs at the edge. The Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor – with about one-third fewer TOPS than Nvidia’s Jetson AGX Orin – beats its competitor with media performance that is up to 5.6 x faster, video analytics performance that is up to 3.4x faster and performance per watt per dollar up to 8.2x better11.
Key edge products launching today at CES include:
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S/H/U series processors (code-named Arrow Lake).
- Intel® Core™ 200S/H series processors (code-named Bartlett Lake S and Raptor Lake H Refresh).
- Intel® Core™ 100U series processors (code-named Raptor Lake U Refresh).
- Intel® Core™ 3 processor and Intel® Processor (code-named Twin Lake).
Availability Starts Now
Intel Core Ultra 200V series-powered systems with the Intel vPro platform are available at online and in-store retailers, as well as via OEM partner storefronts, beginning Jan. 6, 2025. Intel Core Ultra 200H and U series-powered systems will follow with availability starting in February 2025. Intel Core Ultra 200HX series-powered systems will become available in the first half of 2025, with more details to come closer to system availability.
Intel Core Ultra 200S series 65-watt and 35-watt desktop processors and OEM systems will be available through online and in-store retailers, as well as via OEM partner storefronts, beginning Jan. 13, 2025.
More:
Intel Core Processors (Series 2) for the Edge (Product Brief) |
Intel Core Ultra 200S Series Processors for the Edge (Product Brief) |
Intel Core Ultra 200U and 200H Series Processors for the Edge (Product Brief) |
Intel to Power Large PC Refresh Cycle with All-New Silicon-Based Security (News) |
CES 2025: Intel Keynote Highlights the AI PC’s Future (Event Video) |
Intel Core Ultra 200V Series-Intel vPro Commercial (Media Deck) |
Intel Edge CES 2025 (Media Deck)
About Intel
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers’ greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel’s innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.
1 All versions of the Intel vPro® platform require an eligible Intel processor, a supported operating system, Intel LAN and/or WLAN silicon, firmware enhancements, and other hardware and software necessary to deliver the manageability use cases, security features, system performance and stability that define the platform. See
intel.com/performance-vpro for details.
2 Intel® Arc™ GPUs only available on select H-series Intel® Core™ Ultra processor-powered systems with required configurations. OEM enablement required; check with OEM or retailer for system configuration details.
3 AI features may require software purchase, subscription or enablement by a software or platform provider, or may have specific configuration or compatibility requirements. Data latency, cost, and privacy advantages refer to non-cloud-based AI apps. Learn more at
intel.com/AIPC.
4 As of December 2024, based on MITRE data report and blog
https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Artificial-Intelligence-AI/Intel-AI-PCs-Deliver-an-Industry-Validated-Defense-vs-Real-World/post/1649007. See
www.intel.com/performance-vpro for details. Results may vary.
5 As of December 2024, refers to client applications. Based on the broad compatibility, extensive software options, unique architecture, and impressive performance of Intel® Core™ Ultra processors that combine to deliver the best overall AI experience, including in comparison to competition processors. AI features may require additional purchase or specific compatibility requirements. See
intel.com/performanceindex for details. Results may vary.
6 As of January 2025. As measured by Cinebench 2024 Multi Core benchmark on Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs. Intel Core i9-14900HX. Individual system results may vary as power and performance are affected by use, configuration and other factors. Details at intel.com/performanceindex.
7 As of January 2025. As measured by average FPS at 1080P medium settings and calculated as a geo mean across 37 Popular Games on Intel Core Ultra 9 285H vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 185H. Individual system results may vary as power and performance are affected by use, configuration and other factors. Details at intel.com/performanceindex.
8 Altering clock frequency or voltage may void any product warranties and reduce stability, security, performance and life of the processor and other components. Check with system and component manufacturers for details.
9 For more information on wired and wireless connectivity, see
intel.com/performanceindex.
10 As of November 2024. Based on system featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285H Processor 8P+16E (45W), 2x16GB DDR5-6400, Windows 11 24H2 (OS Build 26100.1457), running Llama-3-8B (INT4), Stable-Diffusion-v1.5 (FP16). Procyon AI Computer Vision. Comparison system features Intel <
