Intel Arrow Lake-S & Lunar Lake CPUs: What You Need to Know
The latest version of CPU-z, a popular system information utility,
has exciting news for PC enthusiasts. It now includes preliminary
support for Intel’s next-generation desktop processors, codenamed Arrow
Lake-S and Lunar Lake. Let’s dive into the details:
Arrow Lake-S CPUs
- The Arrow Lake-S lineup features three “Unlocked” CPUs: Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, and Core Ultra 5 245K.
- Reports suggest a total of 13 Arrow Lake-S models, including unlocked K-series chips, 65W non-K variants, and 35W T processors.
- Expect the mainstream launch around CES 2025, coinciding with the
introduction of 800-series motherboards like the B860 and H810.
- Additional models, including Xeon workstation CPUs, will follow later.
Preliminary Specs (Core Ultra 200 “Unlocked” CPUs):
| CPU Name |
Architecture |
Cores/Threads |
Clocks |
Cache (L3) |
TDP |
| Core Ultra 9 285K |
Lion Cove / Skymont |
24/24 |
5.5 GHz (Max?) |
36 MB |
125W? |
| Core Ultra 7 265K |
Lion Cove / Skymont |
20/20 |
TBD |
33 MB |
125W? |
| Core Ultra 5 245K |
Lion Cove / Skymont |
14/14 |
TBD |
24 MB |
125W? |
- Non-K variants are also expected, featuring similar core/thread layouts.
- All Core Ultra 9 SKUs will ship with integrated graphics based on the Xe-LPG architecture.
Lunar Lake CPUs
- The Core Ultra 200V series, codenamed Lunar Lake, is set to hit retail.
- Expect nine variants, including Core Ultra 9 288V, Core Ultra 7 268V, and more.
- These CPUs offer impressive specs, such as up to 5.1 GHz boost clocks and integrated Arc 140V GPUs.
Preliminary Specs (Core Ultra 200V CPUs):
| SKU Name |
Cores / Threads |
Cache (LLC) |
P-Core / E-Core Boost |
GPU (Max Clock) |
PL1 & PL2 (PBP/MTP) |
Memory Configuration |
NPU / XMX (GPU) TOPs |
| Core Ultra 9 288V |
8/8 |
12 MB |
5.1 / 3.7 GHz |
Arc 140V @ 2.05 GHz |
30W/30W |
32 GB (2R) LPDDR5X |
48/67 |
| Core Ultra 7 268V |
8/8 |
12 MB |
5.0 / 3.7 GHz |
Arc 140V @ 2.00 GHz |
17W/30W |
32 GB (2R) LPDDR5X |
48/66 |
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- Intel plans to unveil these chips before the official launch, so stay tuned for more information.
