Intel has unveiled its premium Arrow Lake-HX processors at CES 2025. These chips, just like the ones before them, are designed for high-performance laptops and will consume a significant amount of power. An earlier leak hinted at the arrival of six models this time. Intel has announced that laptops equipped with Arrow Lake-HX CPUs are expected to be available in “Late Q1, 2024”.
Streamlined Lineup
The Arrow Lake HX series presents a more organized structure compared to past generations, featuring two models each of Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 5. Intel has also adjusted the turbo wattage from 55 Watts to 57 Watts, which may lead to improved PL1 and PL2 values under heavy loads.
Specs and Features
The lineup includes the Core Ultra 9 285HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 7 265HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 5 245HX, and Core Ultra 5 235HX. All these models are equipped with a 4 EU Intel Arc integrated GPU that supports eDP 1.4, DP 2.1, and HDMI 2.1 standards.
In terms of memory, the processors can handle up to 96 GB of DDR5-6400 or 64 GB of LPDDR5X-8400 RAM. They also support the new LPCAMM2 standard. Each model is outfitted with 4 PCIe Gen5 lanes, 4 PCIe Gen4 lanes for SSDs, and can accommodate up to two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, along with a separate Thunderbolt 5.0 port, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.