Intel has introduced its Core Ultra 200 series of processors, bringing the "Arrow Lake" architecture to laptops. This lineup includes the 200HX, 200H, and 200U series, targeting a wide range of devices from high-performance gaming notebooks to premium thin-and-light laptops.
Core Ultra 200HX Series: Power for Enthusiasts
The Core Ultra 200HX series is engineered for top-tier gaming and content creation laptops. These CPUs feature up to 24 cores with a mix of Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores) to handle demanding tasks.
Key features of the 200HX Series:
- Up to 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores)
- Boost clocks up to 5.5 GHz
- 36 MB of cache
- Dedicated NPU for AI acceleration (13 TOPS)
- Extensive I/O including PCIe 5.0 x16, dual NVMe, DMI 4.0 x8, and Thunderbolt 4
- Overclocking capabilities for select models.
Core Ultra 200HX Lineup:
| Model | Cores (P+E) | Max Boost Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 285HX | 8P + 16E | 5.50 GHz |
| Core Ultra 9 275HX | 8P + 16E | 5.40 GHz |
| Core Ultra 7 265HX | 8P + 12E | 5.30 GHz |
| Core Ultra 7 255HX | 8P + 12E | 5.20 GHz |
| Core Ultra 5 245HX | 6P + 8E | 5.10 GHz |
| Core Ultra 5 235HX | 6P + 8E | 5.10 GHz |
Core Ultra 200H & 200U Series: Premium Mobility
The Core Ultra 200H and 200U series offer a balance of performance and efficiency for premium thin-and-light laptops. Key Features across these series:
- Up to 16 cores in the 200H Series.
- Updated Intel Arc graphics (Xe-LPG+) in the 200H series for up to 22% better gaming.
- Xe Matrix extensions (XMX) support for AI acceleration.
- Over 15% multi-thread performance improvement versus previous generations.
- Multiple PCIe lanes, TB4 support
The Core Ultra 200U Series includes multiple parts all with 12 cores and up to 5.3 GHz, with a focus on power efficiency for ultraportable systems.
Availability
The Intel Core Ultra 200H and 200U Series are slated for release starting in February 2025, with the 200HX series following in the first half of 2025.
Intel Core Ultra 200 "Arrow Lake" Laptop Lineup:
| CPU Name | Family | Cores / Threads | Boost Clock | Cache | TDP (Base/MTP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 285HX | Arrow Lake-HX | 24/24 | 5.5 GHz | 36 MB | 55/160W |
| Core Ultra 9 275HX | Arrow Lake-HX | 24/24 | 5.4 GHz | 36 MB | 55/160W |
| Core Ultra 7 265HX | Arrow Lake-HX | 20/20 | 5.3 GHz | 30 MB | 55/160W |
| Core Ultra 7 255HX | Arrow Lake-HX | 20/20 | 5.2 GHz | 30 MB | 55/160W |
| Core Ultra 5 245HX | Arrow Lake-HX | 14/14 | 5.1 GHz | 24 MB | 55/160W |
| Core Ultra 5 235HX | Arrow Lake-HX | 14/14 | 5.1 GHz | 24 MB | 55/160W |
| Core Ultra 9 285H | Arrow Lake-H | 16/16 | 5.4 GHz | 24 MB | 28/115W |
| Core Ultra 7 265H | Arrow Lake-H | 16/16 | 5.3 GHz | 24 MB | 45/115W |
| Core Ultra 7 255H | Arrow Lake-H | 16/16 | 5.1 GHz | 24 MB | 28/115W |
| Core Ultra 5 235H | Arrow Lake-H | 14/14 | 5.0 GHz | 18 MB | 28/115W |
| Core Ultra 5 225H | Arrow Lake-H | 14/14 | 4.9 GHz | 18 MB | 28/115W |
| Core Ultra 7 265U | Arrow Lake-U | 12/14 | 5.3 GHz | 12 MB | 15/57W |
| Core Ultra 7 255U | Arrow Lake-U | 12/14 | 5.2 GHz | 12 MB | 15/57W |
| Core Ultra 5 235U | Arrow Lake-U | 12/14 | 4.9 GHz | 12 MB | 15/57W |
| Core Ultra 5 225U | Arrow Lake-U | 12/14 | 4.8 GHz | 12 MB | 15/57W |
