Intel is gearing up to release a dozen Core Ultra 200-series "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processor SKUs for consumers, with potential for more options in the commercial desktop segment down the line. By Q4 2024, the company may introduce its first SKUs aimed at PC enthusiasts and gamers, including up to five unlocked K or KF series SKUs. These details, along with clock speeds, were shared by Jaykihn, a trusted source for Intel leaks. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K and 265KF, and Core Ultra 5 245K and 245KF are expected to be part of the initial series launch later this year. Notably, Intel is skipping a KF SKU for its top Core Ultra 9 model.
Similar to previous generations, the top Core Ultra 9 tier will feature Thermal Velocity Boost, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, and Turbo Boost 2.0. The 285K will utilize the "Arrow Lake-S" B0 silicon, enabling all 8 "Lion Cove" P-cores and all 16 "Skymont" E-cores. It boasts a P-core base frequency of 3.70 GHz and an E-core base frequency of 3.20 GHz. The maximum P-core boost frequency for up to two cores is 5.70 GHz, with 3-6 and 7-8 cores reaching up to 5.40 GHz. The E-core clusters have a boost frequency of 4.60 GHz. The iGPU features 64 execution units and operates at up to 2.00 GHz.
The Core Ultra 7 265K/KF will succeed the Core i7-14700K/KF but will not include the TVB algorithm. These chips will have an 8P+12E core configuration, with P-cores running at a base frequency of 3.90 GHz and E-cores at 3.30 GHz. The P-cores can boost up to 5.50 GHz for 1-2 cores and have an all-P-core boost frequency of 5.20 GHz, while the E-cores boost up to 4.60 GHz.
The Core Ultra 5 245K/KF will follow the Core i5-14600K/KF and feature a 6P+8E core configuration. These chips offer increased IPC across the lineup, with P-cores at a base frequency of 4.20 GHz and E-cores at 3.60 GHz. The P-cores can boost up to 5.20 GHz for 2 cores and have an all-P-core boost frequency of 5.00 GHz, while the E-cores boost up to 4.60 GHz.
Additional non-K/KF SKUs are expected to launch in Q1-2025, lacking CPU overclocking features and featuring lower clock speeds and power values compared to their K/KF counterparts. One notable SKU is the Core Ultra 5 225/225F, succeeding the Core i5-14400/F with a 6P+4E configuration. The P-cores can boost up to 4.90 GHz (4.70 GHz all-P-core), while the E-cores reach up to 4.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 series offers a streamlined selection between the 245K/KF and the 225/F models.