Intel has launched its new Core Ultra 200U series of laptop processors designed for low power consumption. This lineup consists of four different models, which don’t feature some of the extra capabilities found in their H series, like an Intel Arc integrated GPU. They are equipped with LP-E cores and mark Intel’s updated approach to the Meteor Lake architecture. The thermal design power (TDP) ratings are set at 15 watts for the base and 57 watts at maximum.
Processor Specifications
From the inclusion of hyperthreading, it’s reasonable to infer that the Core Ultra 7 265U, Core Ultra 7 255U, Core Ultra 5 235U, and Core Ultra 9 225U are using the Redwood Cove P-cores from Meteor Lake. Regarding the E and LP-E cores, they might be based on either Skymont or Crestmont architecture, but it is likely they are the latter option.
Platform Capabilities
The Intel Arrow Lake-U platform provides support for up to two PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, as well as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity options. Memory capacity is capped at 96 GB of DDR5-6400 or 64 GB of LPDDR5X-8400. Laptops that incorporate Arrow Lake-U processors are set to be revealed shortly and are expected to be available in stores within the next few weeks.