Intel's "entry-level" Core Ultra 3 205 SKU has been discovered in a leaked "Arrow Lake-S" specification table, confirming the existence of the CPU and suggesting it will be the successor to the "Core i3" series.
Core Ultra 3 205: The Successor to Core i3?
While Intel's Arrow Lake desktop CPUs debuted with Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 models, the Core Ultra 3 series had been absent until now. A recent leak by @harukaze5719 indicates that the Core Ultra 3 205 is indeed in the works and is likely intended to replace the previous generation's Core i3 offerings.
Based on the leaked table, the Core Ultra 3 205 will not be available in a "K", "KF", or "F" variant, suggesting it will be targeted towards the budget market. It also appears to be the only SKU in the Core Ultra 3 series, at least for now.
Specifications and Performance
The Core Ultra 3 205 is expected to feature an eight-core configuration, likely with a 4 P-Core and 4 E-Core split. It is rumored to have a base clock speed of 3.9 GHz and a boost clock of 4.8 GHz for the P-Cores. While the integrated graphics details are currently unknown, a generational improvement is anticipated.
With the new Lion Cove P-Cores and Skymont E-Core architectures, this Core Ultra 3 variant should present a strong challenge to previous-generation CPUs such as the Core i3 14100/F. A Q1 2025 release, potentially at CES 2025, is expected.
Preliminary Intel Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPU Lineup
| CPU Name | Architecture (P/E) | Cores/Threads | Base Clock (P/E Core) | Max Boost (P/E Core) | All Core Boost (P/E Core) | Cache (L3) | TDP (PL1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.7 / 4.6 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 36 MB | 125W |
| Core Ultra 9 285 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 24/24 (8+16) | 2.5 / 1.9 GHz | 5.6 / 4.6 GHz | 4.6 / 4.6 GHz | 36 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 9 285T | Lion Cove / Skymont | 24/24 (8+16) | 1.4 / 1.2 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 4.7 / 4.5 GHz | 36 MB | 35W |
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.5 / 4.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 33 MB | 125W |
| Core Ultra 7 265KF | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.5 / 4.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 33 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 7 265 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 2.4 / 1.8 GHz | 5.3 / 4.6 GHz | 5.1 / 4.6 GHz | 33 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 7 265F | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 2.4 / 1.8 GHz | 5.3 / 4.6 GHz | 5.1 / 4.6 GHz | 33 MB | 35W |
| Core Ultra 7 265T | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 1.5 / 1.2 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 4.6 / 4.5 GHz | 33 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 245K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 5.0 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB | 125W |
| Core Ultra 5 245KF | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 5.0 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 245 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 3.4 / 2.9 GHz | 5.1 / 4.5 GHz | 4.9 / 4.5 GHz | 24 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 235 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 3.4 / 2.9 GHz | 5.0 / 4.4 GHz | 4.8 / 4,4 GHz | 24 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 225 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 10/10 (6+4) | 3.3 / 2.7 GHz | 4.9 / 4.4 GHz | 4.7 / 4.4 GHz | 21 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 225F | Lion Cove / Skymont | 10/10 (6+4) | 3.3 / 2.7 GHz | 4.9 / 4.4 GHz | 4.7 / 4.4 GHz | 21 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 3 205 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 8/8 (4+4) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 4.8 / 4.2 GHz | 4.7 / 4.2 GHz | 15 MB | 65W |
