Intel's new laptop CPU series, codenamed "Arrow Lake-H," is reportedly launching with an unusual strategy. According to a rumor, initial reviews and sales of laptops featuring the Core Ultra 200H processors will be exclusive to China and South Korea, with other regions following a month later.
"Arrow Lake-H" Details
The "Arrow Lake-H" series, based on Lion Cove and Skymont architectures, is designed for the mainstream market. It is positioned as "Premium Portable Graphics & AI" and will complement the ultra-light systems powered by Lunar Lake and the high-end gaming laptops powered by Arrow Lake-HX. This new series is expected to hit the market in just over a week.
The leaker Golden Pig Upgrade suggests that Intel has adopted this regionalized launch plan for the Core Ultra 200H laptops, limiting the initial reviews and sales to Chinese and South Korean markets before a wider release.
Intel Core 200 Series Lineup
Here is a quick breakdown of the upcoming Intel Core 200 Series:
- Core Ultra 200S (200K/200nonK/200T): Arrow Lake-S Desktop
- Core Ultra 200HX (200HX): Arrow Lake-HX Enthusiast Mobile
- Core Ultra 200H (200H): Arrow Lake-H Mainstream Mobile
- Core Ultra 200V (200V): Lunar Lake-MX Premium Mobile/Handheld
- Core 200H/U (200H/200U): Raptor Lake-HU/Refresh Mainstream Mobile
While some Arrow Lake-H processors are expected to be paired with discrete NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs, others will utilize Intel's efficient Xe-LPG+ integrated graphics. This makes them suitable for general tasks, including light gaming. The rumor doesn't mention any restrictions for the Arrow Lake-HX series that are generally aimed at gaming enthusiasts. It's likely the exclusivity is only for the mainstream Arrow Lake-H series.
