Intel Core Ultra 200S: New Intel Desktop Processor Brings More Performance, AI and Economy

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), processor with NPU for desktops

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CPUs come in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing power and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications

Following the Lunar Lake launch for notebooks in July, the Intel now reveals the new processors in September Intel Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) for desktops, promising a significant leap in performance, low power consumption and NPU to power artificial intelligence (AI) tasks.

The new chips aim to reduce power consumption by up to 40%, increase performance multithreaded by over 14% and offer an improved thermal experience, with temperatures up to 10°C lower in games that require more processing power. Learn all about them:

More efficient and economical CPU

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
New desktop processor is ideal for demanding gamers. (Image: Daniel Coutinho / Showmetech)

The new processors in the line Intel Core Ultra 200S promise to impact the CPU market by offering high performance with lower power consumption. The series has different models aimed at enthusiasts: Intel CoreUltra 5 have 14 cores (6 high-performance, called P-Colors, and 8 efficiency, known as e cores), and the more robust models, such as the Core Ultra 7, which have 20 cores (8 P-Cores + 12 E-Cores). The Core Ultra 9 have an impressive 24 cores (8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores).

"The new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors help us meet our goals of significantly reducing power consumption while maintaining exceptional gaming performance and delivering cutting-edge computing."

The new architecture offers superior multithreaded performance compared to previous generations, with a gain of up to 32% in Instructions Per Cycle (IPC) in relation to the previous line, the raptor lake. With up to 36 MB shared L3 cache and twice the L2 cache bandwidth, the new CPU significantly improves response time in demanding tasks and multitasking.

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
Intel promises greater energy efficiency, resulting in lower temperatures and wear. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

Furthermore, Intel focused on improving energy efficiency: this new desktop processor can deliver the same level of performance as its predecessors consuming half the energy, which is a huge step forward for those looking for a powerful machine without sacrificing power consumption or heating.

"The result is a quieter, cooler experience, enhanced by new NPU-enabled gaming and creative features, and high media performance that enriches our growing portfolio of graphics solutions."

During gaming, for example, CPU temperatures can be up to 17°C lower than the Core i9-14900K model. Compared to Raptor Lake-R, a lower power consumption was observed 58% lower during a Zoom video conference.

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
Intel Core Ultra 200S line will be divided between the Ultra 5, Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 models. (Image: Daniel Coutinho / Showmetech)

The new Intel Core Ultra 200S processors bring new possibilities for overclocking, with maximum turbo frequency in 16MHz increments for P-Cores and E-Cores. Additionally, a new memory controller can support DDR5 XPS and CUDIMM models up to 48GB per DIMM, for up to 192GB, and the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility now includes one-click overclocking enhancement.

GPU with Xe-LPG architecture

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
GPU features improved ray tracing and XeSS technology. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

Although it is common for the user to include a dedicated video card (GPU) in the machine, it is also possible to take advantage of the integrated GPU of the Intel Core Ultra 200S: Xe GPU. With architecture Xe-LPG integrated, it is designed to offer high-quality graphics and support cutting-edge technologies.

There are 4 cores, each with dedicated units for ray tracing, allowing for realistic lighting, shadows and reflections in most modern games. And 4 MB L2 cache dedicated to the GPU, graphics performance is more agile, reducing latency in intense gaming and multimedia operations.

This GPU is also equipped with DP4a AI Acceleration Instructions, optimizing tasks related to artificial intelligence, such as image and video enhancement. To increase graphics performance, the graphics processing unit also has Xe vector engines and can reach up to 8 TOPS performance in AI tasks, making the series a good choice for creative professionals and demanding gamers.

The technology xess (Xe Super Sampling) is also present, optimizing graphics resolution to provide a fluid visual experience via artificial intelligence, even at higher resolutions, without demanding as much from the hardware.

Furthermore, she has the Xe Media Engine, which offers advanced support for video encoding and decoding, making it easy to edit and play back 4K and even 8K content.

NPU and artificial intelligence

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
Intel gave a special highlight to AI applications. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

A série Intel Core Ultra 200S Arrow Lake marks a major advance in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into computers, offering the first NPU on the desktop (acronym for Neural Processing Unit or Neural Processing Unit). With capacity of up to 13 TOPS, this NPU is designed to accelerate AI tasks such as computer vision and natural language processing by offloading CPU and GPU loads and bringing more efficiency to the system. This is a significant evolution that puts AI at the center of the user experience for both content creators and gamers.

In addition to the NPU, the series combines the power of CPU and GPU to increase AI performance. The CPU is capable of delivering up to 15 TOPS performance in low-latency tasks, ensuring an agile experience in activities that require quick responses, such as voice recognition and gesture commands. GPU, in turn, contributes to 8 TOPS and is equipped with instructions DPA4a, optimized to accelerate AI in visual and creative workloads.

For content creators, this synergy between different AI accelerators results in up to 50% more speed in AI-assisted video edits compared to competing processors like the AMD 9950X.

Professional codec support, combined with ray-traced rendering up to 20% faster, offers media professionals robust tools to accelerate their workflow.

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
Cephable enables the use of computer vision thanks to new Intel chips. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

The advancement of AI usage also extends to integration. In the example given in the presentation, a player will be able to use the software Cephable, combined with a webcam, to activate commands such as hotkeys and macros based on head movements, facial expressions and voice. This new approach not only improves the overall efficiency of the system, but also adds new ways of interacting in games.

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
We tested Cephable during IEM Rio 2024 and its features represent a new level of accessibility. (Image: Daniel Coutinho / Showmetech)

With this feature set, Intel says it is poised to lead AI adoption over the next 18 to 24 months, delivering performance up to twice as high than the previous generation in AI-based tasks, with its improved energy efficiency.

New 800 Series Chipset

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
New chipset delivers more bandwidth to the user. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

The new processor will require changing the motherboard to updated versions with the chipset Intel 800. It allows advances such as 48 dedicated PCIe lanes e 20 dedicated to PCIe 5.0, with significantly higher bandwidth for storage devices and expansion cards such as GPUs. This translates into even faster data transfer speeds, allowing components such as SSDs and graphics cards to operate at optimized performance.

In addition to the PCIe options, the chipset supports up to 8 SATA 3.0 connections10 USB ports 3.2, allowing the addition of multiple storage devices, and ensuring that users can easily expand their storage space.

RAM memory specifications

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
Intel promises up to 192 GB of memory capacity. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

The new processors in the series Intel Core Ultra 200S Arrow Lake were designed to withstand up to 192 GB of total maximum RAM memory on the PC, in default DDR5 from to 6400 MHz, increasing overall performance in multitasking and demanding applications. Each memory module (DIMM) can have up to 48 GB.

This allows users to configure their computers with enough memory to handle large workloads such as rendering high-resolution videos, 3D simulations, and running simultaneous virtual machines.

In addition to high speed, the processors also support technology ECC (Error-Correcting Code), which detects and corrects data errors in memory, ensuring more reliable and stable operation, especially in critical applications such as servers and professional workstations.

support for dual channel further improves memory performance by allowing two RAM modules to operate simultaneously, increasing bandwidth and optimizing data flow. The series is compatible with different types of memory modules, including UDIMM, CUDIMM, SODIMM e CSODIMM, providing flexibility for high-performance desktop and laptop configurations.

Graphics, Displays and Codecs

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
Resolutions can reach up to 1080p360. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

A série Intel Core Ultra 200S offers powerful graphics specifications, supporting up to 8K to 60 FPS for decoding and 8K to 120 FPS for encoding into popular formats like VP9, CVA e HEVC. This ensures smooth, high-quality video playback, and makes it easy to create and edit ultra-high-definition content.

With support for up to 4 4K60 monitors with HDR, the processors are ideal for multi-screen setups, offering an expansive, high-quality visual experience. The graphics architecture includes four display pipes and five display ports, compatible with modern standards such as HDMI 2.1 e DisplayPort 2.1, allowing for maximum connectivity flexibility.

These processors also support resolutions ranging from 1080p and 360 FPS to 8K at 60 FPS with HDR, ensuring both high refresh rates and image quality. With these specifications, the series Core Ultra 200S It is perfect for gamers and content creators who demand the best graphics performance and compatibility with the most advanced technologies.

Connectivity

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
New series integrates Thunderbolt 5 ports. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

The series supports inputs Thunderbolt 4 and 5, providing high-speed connections and flexibility for peripherals, displays and storage. They are up to 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports integrated, with the possibility of expanding to 4 Thunderbolt 5 ports in configurations that support external GPUs and controllers.

In terms of wireless connectivity, there is support for the following standards: Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) e Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gbps), the latest, for high-speed internet connection, although the latter requires an additional external card. In addition, the Intel Killer Wi-Fi offers wireless performance supercharged and immersive online gameplay through automatic application priority detection, bandwidth analysis and management, intelligent AP selection and switching.

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
Intel's new chips feature the best in connectivity. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

There is also support for the standards Bluetooth 5.3 e Bluetooth 5.4, resulting in improvements in range, stability and power efficiency for headphones and other connected devices.

In wired connection, the series supports 1 Gbps Ethernet integrated and can be expanded to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, ideal for fast data transfers and high-speed networking in professional and gaming setups.

Technical specifications

Intel launches Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake), a processor with NPU for desktops. CPUs arrive in 5 versions, with NPU, more processing capacity and temperatures up to 10°C lower during games. See the full specifications
Intel has released the specifications for the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Arrow Lake 2024 line. (Image: Reproduction / Intel)

According to Intel, the new processors will be available from October 24, 2024, in 5 separate versions in the categories Ultra 5 (basic), Ultra 7 (intermediary) and Ultra 9 (premium). Check out all versions of Intel Core Ultra 200S Arrow Lake with its main technical specifications disclosed:

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

ModelIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
SeriesIntel Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) 2024
Colors (P+E)24 (8 + 16)
Threads,24
Total L2 Cache40
Maximum turbo frequency (P-Core)5,5 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency (E-Core)4,6 GHz
graphics processorIntel Graphics
Xe Colors4
Maximum GPU frequency2 GHz
NPU TOPS13 TOPS
PCIe tracks24 tracks
Maximum memory capacity192 GB
Maximum energy output250 W
PriceUS$ 589,00 (Approximately R$ 3.297,10)

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
SeriesIntel Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) 2024
Colors (P+E)20 (8 + 12)
Threads,20
Total L2 Cache36
Maximum turbo frequency (P-Core)5,4 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency (E-Core)4,6 GHz
graphics processorIntel Graphics
Xe Colors4
Maximum GPU frequency2 GHz
NPU TOPS13 TOPS
PCIe tracks24 tracks
Maximum memory capacity192 GB
Maximum energy output250 W
PriceUS$ 394,00 (Approximately R$ 2.205,53)

Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF

ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 265KF
SeriesIntel Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) 2024
Colors (P+E)20 (8 + 12)
Threads,20
Total L2 Cache36
Maximum turbo frequency (P-Core)5,4 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency (E-Core)4,6 GHz
graphics processor-
Xe Colors-
Maximum GPU frequency-
NPU TOPS13 TOPS
PCIe tracks24 tracks
Maximum memory capacity192 GB
Maximum energy output250 W
PriceUS$ 379,00 (Approximately R$ 2.121,57)

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

ModelIntel Core Ultra 5 245K
SeriesIntel Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) 2024
Colors (P+E)14 (6 + 8)
Threads,14
Total L2 Cache26
Maximum turbo frequency (P-Core)5,2 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency (E-Core)4,6 GHz
graphics processorIntel Graphics
Xe Colors4
Maximum GPU frequency1,9 GHz
NPU TOPS13 TOPS
PCIe tracks24 tracks
Maximum memory capacity192 GB
Maximum energy output159 W
PriceUS$ 309,00 (Approximately R$ 1.729,72)

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

ModelIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF
SeriesIntel Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) 2024
Colors (P+E)14 (6 + 8)
Threads,14
Total L2 Cache26
Maximum turbo frequency (P-Core)5,2 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency (E-Core)4,6 GHz
graphics processor-
Xe Colors-
Maximum GPU frequency-
NPU TOPS13 TOPS
PCIe tracks24 tracks
Maximum memory capacity192 GB
Maximum energy output159 W
PriceUS$ 294,00 (Approximately R$ 1.645,25)

And you, are you excited about the new possibilities with the new line? Intel Core Ultra 200S? Tell us in the comments.

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Reviewed by Victor Pacheco in 10 / 10 / 2024.


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