The elusive Intel Core Ultra 3 205 processor has yet to make a concrete appearance in the market, despite its occasional listings on various retailer websites. As part of the Arrow Lake family, this processor remains a mystery for many, eagerly anticipated yet just out of reach for consumers.
Availability and Pricing of Core Ultra 3 205
Most of the Intel Arrow Lake processors, including the Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 series, are readily available, leaving the Core Ultra 3 series as a notable exception. European retailers seem to have a slight edge in offering this processor, though its availability is still sporadic. Recently, the Core Ultra 3 205 has been spotted on a German retailer, Industry Electronics, priced between 148 and 176 Euros, including VAT. Despite being listed, the processor is often out of stock, keeping consumers waiting.
Technical Specifications and Market Position
The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 is designed as an entry-level processor targeting budget-conscious PC users. With a base clock speed of 3.80 GHz, confirmed by several leaks, the CPU is built with a 15 MB L3 cache and an 8-core configuration, comprising 4 P-Cores and 4 E-Cores. It achieves up to 4.9 GHz on the P-Cores and 4.2 GHz on the E-Cores. Though currently priced higher than its predecessors, predictions suggest it could be better priced at $120-$130. This processor promises noticeably higher single-core and significantly higher multi-core performance compared to the Core i3 14100.
As of now, consumers can add the Core Ultra 3 205 to their cart on the German retailer’s site, possibly for pre-order, though shipping may be delayed due to its current out-of-stock status.