Intel launches the Core Ultra 200S chip for desktop computers

The new generation of Intel chips brings modest performance improvements but offers significantly greater energy efficiency advancements. This product line includes five new chips: the basic 245K and 245KF (Core Ultra 5), the more powerful 265K and 265KF (Core Ultra 7), and the top-tier 285K (Core Ultra 9). Intel designed the Core Ultra 200S series to enhance graphics acceleration, computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) workload volumes, with a thermal design power (TDP) of 125W and power consumption ranging from 159 to 250W (varies by chip).

Compared to the 14th generation Core chips, Intel states that the 15th generation Core chips have a 30% lower power consumption, double the graphics performance, and 10% faster multi-threaded performance. The new chips support Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4, with a 33% reduction in package size. They are paired with DDR5-6400 memory with a maximum capacity of 192GB in a 4 x 48GB configuration. Intel has changed the socket used, so users will need to purchase a new motherboard such as the upcoming Z890 if they want to use the new processors.

This is also Intel's first desktop computer processor to integrate a neural processing unit (NPU) designed to accelerate AI tasks and machine learning. The NPUs across the chips have the capability to perform 13,000 trillion operations per second (TOPS).

The Ultra 5 245K and 245KF are 14-core CPUs with 6 high-performance cores and 8 energy-efficient cores, with a maximum power consumption of 159W and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz. Both processors are equipped with 24MB of smart cache, 26MB of L2 cache, and an integrated GPU with 4 cores limited to 1.9GHz.

The specifications for the Core Ultra 7 265K and 265KF show that these are 20-core CPUs, including 8 high-performance cores and 12 energy-efficient cores. Both chips have a maximum power consumption of 250W, 30MB of smart cache, and 36MB of L2 cache. They can achieve CPU speeds of up to 5.5GHz thanks to Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost technology, which was previously exclusive to the Core i9 series. These processors also integrate an Intel Xe-LP GPU with a clock speed of 2.0GHz.

Finally, the Core Ultra 9 285K is a 24-core processor with 8 high-performance Lion Cove cores and 16 energy-efficient Skymont cores, 36MB of smart cache, and 40MB of L2 cache. The Thermal Velocity Boost feature can increase the CPU clock frequency to 5.7GHz, while the integrated GPU operates at a clock speed of 2.0GHz.

The latest Intel Core Ultra 200S Series is expected to be available by the end of October and will start appearing in pre-built PC systems later this year. And as always, while waiting for more exciting news, remember to use our comparison tool to find the best deal for your next favorite game.