Tag: Arrow Lake

  • Intel’s Arrow Lake Launch Issues: Promises Performance Fixes

    Intel’s Arrow Lake Launch Issues: Promises Performance Fixes

    Robert Hallock, who is the vice president and general manager at Intel, recently discussed the new Arrow Lake desktop series. During a podcast interview with Hot Hardware, Hallock acknowledged that the launch did not meet expectations. As highlighted in our review of the Core Ultra 9 285K, although the new lineup shows improvements in efficiency, it falls short compared to rivals in gaming performance.

    Performance Issues

    Specifically, we observed that the leading Intel Arrow Lake desktop chip does not perform as well as the Core i9 14900K from the Raptor Lake Refresh, which is currently priced at $438.41 on Amazon. Hallock mentioned that this level of performance was not anticipated by Intel, but he assured listeners that the company aims to “make it right.”

    Looking Ahead

    In addition, Hallock stated that the Arrow Lake processors have a “solid foundation,” and Intel has identified the reasons behind the “wild unintended effects.” He was candid about the performance challenges, clarifying that these issues are not due to Microsoft or any external factors.

    Future Updates

    On a positive note, Hallock indicated that Intel intends to provide a “comprehensive update” that will detail the issues and their causes by the end of November or early December. The company will also share its plans for addressing the performance shortcomings of the lineup.

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  • Intel Arrow Lake Leak Reveals Software Issues and Slow Gaming Performance

    Intel Arrow Lake Leak Reveals Software Issues and Slow Gaming Performance

    We are nearing the release of reviews for the Core Ultra 200S “Arrow Lake” series. It’s no surprise that this is the ideal moment for leaks about these new CPUs to emerge. Recently, Moore’s Law Is Dead has disclosed some concerning details regarding the Arrow Lake processors.

    Caution Advised

    Before diving deeper, it’s important to advise readers to treat this information carefully and refrain from jumping to conclusions until the official reviews are out.

    According to MLID, based on conversations with various reviewers, game developers, and YouTubers, the Arrow Lake processors do not enhance gaming performance. In fact, the Core Ultra 9 285K is reported to underperform compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the Core i9-14900K, and the Ryzen 9 9950X. Alarmingly, one review indicated that even the previous generation, the Core i9-13900K, outperformed the Arrow Lake flagship.

    Performance Comparison

    The Core Ultra 7 265K also apparently fell short "in one set of averages" against the Ryzen 7 7700X (Available on Amazon). This is particularly concerning as the Ryzen 7 7700X directly competes with the Core i5-13600K, not the Core i7.

    In terms of non-gaming tasks, the Core Ultra 9 285K appears to match the performance of the Ryzen 9 9950X (Available on Amazon).

    However, gaming performance isn’t the only significant issue with the Arrow Lake CPUs. MLID asserts that almost everyone he’s spoken to has reported a myriad of problems. These issues range from erratic performance across various review datasets to persistent Blue Screen of Death errors, and even players being ejected from servers due to mistaken identification of cheating software while using the Core Ultra 9 285K.

    Hardware vs Software Issues

    The Arrow Lake situation is reportedly so problematic that several reviewers are questioning whether there might be a hardware flaw. Nonetheless, the leaker has received assurance from an Intel source that Arrow Lake does not have a hardware defect; instead, the troubles stem from poor software.

    In conclusion, Arrow Lake appears to be a generation focused solely on efficiency and slight productivity enhancements, but not much else. When comparing Intel’s offerings against Zen 5, the Core Ultra 200S chips reportedly lack a performance edge. With the Ryzen 7 9800X3D on the way, it looks like Intel enthusiasts may have to wait until next year’s Panther Lake for desktops to see a notable improvement in gaming performance to match Zen 5 X3D.

    Given the reported challenges, the Core Ultra 200 processors may face a difficult reception when reviews are published.

    Moore’s Law Is Dead on YouTube.

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  • Intel Arc 140T Graphics Offers 60% Performance Boost Over Lunar Lake

    Intel Arc 140T Graphics Offers 60% Performance Boost Over Lunar Lake

    A new Intel Arc graphics chip has surfaced on GFXBench, demonstrating notable performance improvements compared to its Lunar Lake version. This GPU, known as the Arc 140T, delivered frame rates that exceed those of the current Arc 140V integrated graphics by over 60 percent.

    Benchmark Results

    According to benchmark results shared by Michael (@miktdt) on X, the Arc 140T achieved a score of 11,056 frames at 178.3 FPS in GFXBench’s OpenGL test. In contrast, the Arc 140V models with 16GB and 8GB of memory only managed 110.3 FPS (6,839 frames) and 106.7 FPS (6,613 frames), respectively.

    Performance Differences

    Despite both the 140T and 140V featuring the same eight Xe Cores, there is a clear performance gap—likely stemming from differences in design or implementation. Based on the specifications and naming conventions, it appears that the 140T is more geared towards integrated graphics rather than functioning as a standalone GPU.

    Future Prospects

    It’s possible that the 140T is designed for Intel’s forthcoming Arrow Lake-H/HX mobile chips. This aligns with Intel’s approach: Arrow Lake is centered on boosting performance, while Lunar Lake emphasizes energy efficiency. The variation in performance between the two could be linked to the types of transistors used, with the 140T probably utilizing higher-performance transistors compared to the power-efficiency-oriented ones in the 140V from Lunar Lake.

    If everything proceeds as expected, the Arc 140T could debut in Arrow Lake mobile chips around early 2025. As of now, Intel has not officially verified these specifications or performance figures.

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