Intel's new Arrow Lake-S series of desktop CPUs is under a lot of pressure to compete against AMD's strong push in the CPU market. We had some clues about what to expect, but a recent leaked slide has revealed the complete lineup, confirming what we can look forward to.
What's Included in the Lineup
The slide shows that the Arrow Lake-S series will feature five different models. Leading the pack is the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, which boasts 24 cores but, unfortunately, has only 24 threads due to the lack of hyperthreading. These cores are divided into 16 'Skymont' efficiency cores and 8 'Lion Cove' performance cores. This CPU can reach speeds of up to 5.7 GHz and has a thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Mid-Tier Options
Following that, the series includes the Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 7 265KF CPUs. Both of these models come equipped with 8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores, summing up to 20 cores and 20 threads. Like the previous model, neither supports hyperthreading. The Core Ultra 7 265KF, as indicated by its name, lacks integrated graphics, while the Core Ultra 7 265K includes an integrated GPU with 4 Xe cores running at 2.0 GHz. Additionally, the 'KF' version does not support Intel vPro and SIPP features.
Entry-Level Choices
Lastly, we have the Core Ultra 5 245K and Core Ultra 5 245KF CPUs. Both models feature a 14-core setup with 6 efficiency and 8 performance cores. The situation is similar to the earlier variants: the Core Ultra 5 245K has an integrated GPU with 4 Xe cores clocked at a slightly lower speed of 1.9 GHz and includes vPro and SIPP support, while the 245KF model does not have these features.
All CPUs in this lineup support up to 192 GB of dual-channel DDR5-6400 RAM and come with 24 PCIe lanes. Intel is set to officially announce these new CPUs in the near future, but getting a sneak peek like this is always exciting. Based on the leaked performance tests of the Core Ultra 9 285K, it seems that Intel's Arrow Lake-S series is expected to deliver impressive single-threaded performance.
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