The Intel Arrow Lake Refresh series is setting the stage for an exciting leap in CPU performance. With new leaks revealing significant enhancements, these upcoming processors are ready to impress with increased core counts and enhanced frequencies. Enthusiasts and gamers alike can look forward to a robust upgrade that promises higher efficiency and power.
Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and Ultra 5 250K Plus: Speed and Efficiency Redefined
Reports suggest that the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus will feature a 100 MHz boost in Max P-Core frequency and a Thermal Velocity Boost reaching up to 5.8 GHz, differentiating itself from its predecessor, the 285K. Meanwhile, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus will introduce four additional E-Cores, bringing its total to 24, aligning it closely with the 285K in terms of performance.
The most notable update is the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, which gains four additional E-Cores and a 100 MHz increase in Max P-Core frequency, making it a formidable 18-Core CPU.
Memory and Performance Enhancements
These CPUs are not just about core increments; memory support has seen a substantial upgrade too. The new processors will officially support 7200 MT/s, an 800 MT/s increase over previous models. This enhancement is expected to push the limits of DDR5 memory, offering enthusiasts the capability to achieve new performance heights.
Intel Core Ultra 200S “Arrow Lake” and Arrow Lake Refresh CPU Specs
| CPU | Cores/Threads | Base Clock (P/E Core) | Max Boost (P/E Core) | Cache (L3 / L2) | Memory Support | TDP (PL1 / PL2) | Price (SEP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 290K Plus | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.6 / 4.8 GHz | 36 MB / 40 MB | DDR5-7200 | 125W / 250W | TBD |
| Core Ultra 9 285K | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.5 / 4.6 GHz | 36 MB / 40 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 250W | $589 US |
| Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / X.X GHz | 5.5 / X.X GHz | 36 MB / 40 MB | DDR5-7200 | 125W / 250W | TBD |
| Core Ultra 7 265K | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 30 MB / 36 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 250W | $394 US |
| Core Ultra 7 265KF | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 30 MB / 36 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 250W | $379 US |
| Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 18/18 (6+12) | 4.2 / 3.5 GHz | 5.3 / 4.7 GHz | TBD | DDR5-7200 | 125W / 159W | TBD |
| Core Ultra 5 245K | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB / 26 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 159W | $309 US |
| Core Ultra 5 245KF | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB / 26 MB | DDR5-6400 | 125W / 159W | $294 US |