2024 saw Intel juggling issues with defective desktop CPUs alongside the unveiling of its AI-centric Core Ultra 200V mobile processors at IFA in September. The laptop CPUs were essentially a counter to Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon X Systems-on-Chip (SoC) and AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 CPUs, with the initial nine 200V chips being noticed in laptops such as the ASUS Zenbook S 14 that we tested.
At CES 2025, it was revealed that the Core Ultra 200V series is expanding, with a focus on vPro improvements for business and enterprise. However, the main excitement stems from the introduction of new Core Ultra 200HX and H-series mobile processors designed for more powerful laptops. Intel also presented some Core Ultra 200U mobile processors and Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs to demonstrate their capabilities, so let’s explore further!
Intel breaks open performance with its Core Ultra 200H/HX mobile CPUs
As a PC gamer, the most exciting development to me is Intel’s unveiling of their new Core Ultra 200HX and H “Arrow Lake” processors designed for laptops that incorporate a dedicated graphics card. The top-tier Core Ultra 9 285HX offers up to 24 cores (8 Performance-centric and 16 Efficiency-focused) and 24 threads, along with an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of 13 TeraOps for enhanced local artificial intelligence processing.
On the H-series, you can find up to 16 cores (6 Performance, 8 Efficiency, 2 Laptop Efficiency) that deliver a GPU performance of 77 TeraOps per second. To date, there are five H-series processors announced, with the Core Ultra 9 285H being the flagship model.
Intel claims that the new HX-series processors can boost multi-thread performance by as much as 41%, which is a significant improvement over the previous generation HX CPUs. On the other hand, the H-series chips feature up to eight Xe graphics cores integrated within them.
Regarding that aspect, Intel states there could be up to a 22% boost in gaming performance as compared to previous-generation H-series processors. Given that Intel’s HX hardware is typically found in high-performance laptops, it’s not surprising to find a combination of 48 PCIe 4.0/5.0 lanes for enhanced management of contemporary storage and graphics devices.
Intel has successfully reduced the dimensions of its top-tier mobile processors by approximately one third. This reduction in size means that laptops incorporating these CPUs will be slimmer and lighter. However, it’s important to note that while this development may lead to thinner and lighter models, an ultra-thin laptop design might not be achievable, particularly in devices offering overclocking options. Yes, the 200HX chips do support overclocking for their P and E cores, a feature that is facilitated by Intel’s Extreme Tuning Utility software.
In the first six months of 2025, you can anticipate that Intel’s top-tier Core Ultra HX-series processors will be integrated into various laptops. On the other hand, the arrival of the H-series chips is imminent, with their debut scheduled for February 2025.
In the limelight primarily occupied by Core Ultra H/HX, Intel also unveiled some fresh 200U-series mobile processors. These are likely to be featured in budget-friendly computers, delivering up to 10 cores (2 Performance and 8 Efficiency) along with Intel’s Xe LPG graphics, a technology we initially encountered with Meteor Lake. It is anticipated that these laptops equipped with these chips will start appearing on the market by February 2025.
Beyond this point, Intel plans to introduce 12 new Core Ultra 200S desktop processors on January 13, 2025. These processors are designed for budget-friendly systems, and they will be available in both 65W and 35W variants. The highest configuration boasts up to 24 cores, with a combination of 8 performance cores (P) and 16 efficiency cores (E).
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