Intel launches its first ever AI Core Ultra processors for desktops

Intel, a month after launching AI PC chips for thin and light laptops, has debuted Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family – codenamed Arrow Lake – their first AI PC processors for desktops. Led by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, the latest generation of enthusiast desktop processors includes five unlocked desktop processors.
As per Robert Hallock, vice president and general manager of AI and Technical Marketing at Intel, the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors significantly cut power usage while retaining gaming performance, delivering a cooler and quieter user experience.

Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors will be available at retail online and in stores, and via OEM partner systems starting October 24.

Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors are equipped with up to 8 next-gen Performance-cores (P-cores) – claimed to be the fastest cores available for desktop PCs, and up to 16 next-gen Efficient-cores (E-cores) that altogether result in up to 14% more performance in multi-threaded workloads than the previous generation, Intel said. The new family are the first NPU-enabled desktop processors and come with a built-in Xe GPU.
As per Intel, the Core Ultra 200S desktop processors reduce power usage with up to 58% lower package power in everyday applications and up to 165W lower system power while gaming. It is said to deliver up to 6% faster single-threaded and up to 14% faster multi-threaded performance over the previous generation. Moreover, the AI PC Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors are claimed to deliver up to 50% faster performance in AI-enabled creator applications against competing flagship processors.
When it comes to gaming, the Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors offer up to 36 platform TOPS, becoming Intel’s first and best desktop processor for AI PCs with up to 28% gaming performance uplift compared to competing flagship processors.
Intel Core Ultra 200S processors come equipped with 20 CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes, 4 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes, support for 2 integrated Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity. Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors’ new Intel 800 Series chipset extends platform compatibility with up to 24 PCIe 4.0 lanes, up to 8 SATA 3.0 ports, and up to 10 USB 3.2 ports, empowering enthusiasts to take advantage of the latest connectivity, storage, and other technologies.