Intel has launched the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family, designed to enhance AI capabilities for desktop platforms and introduce the first enthusiast AI desktop PCs.
Leading the charge is the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K. This latest generation features five unlocked desktop processors, each equipped with up to 8 next-gen Performance-cores (P-cores) and up to 16 next-gen Efficient-cores (E-cores). Together, these advancements offer up to 14% improved performance in multi-threaded workloads compared to the previous generation.
The Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors are the first desktop processors with integrated neural processing units (NPUs), complementing a built-in Xe GPU that supports advanced media features.
Robert Hallock, Intel's Vice President and General Manager of AI and Technical Marketing, stated, “The new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors significantly reduce power usage while delivering exceptional gaming performance and leading computational capabilities. Users can expect a cooler, quieter experience enhanced by new AI gaming and creation features backed by the NPU.”
Why It Matters
With innovative core and efficiency enhancements, Intel Core Ultra 200S processors present a remarkable reduction in power consumption—up to 58% lower package power during standard applications and up to 165W lower system power while gaming. They also provide up to 6% faster single-threaded and 14% faster multi-threaded performance compared to their predecessors.
Equipped with complete AI capabilities powered by the CPU, GPU, and NPU, these processors cater to enthusiasts seeking robust performance for content creation and gaming, all while minimizing energy consumption. The Core Ultra 200S series delivers up to 50% faster performance in AI-enabled creation applications compared to competing flagship processors.
The integrated NPU facilitates offloading AI tasks, enhancing gaming performance by freeing discrete GPUs and significantly cutting down power usage for AI workloads. It also supports innovative applications like face and gesture tracking in games.
Intel’s First AI PC for Enthusiasts
The Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors mark a significant advancement as Intel's premier desktop processor for AI PCs, boasting up to 36 platform TOPS.
These processors provide a comprehensive solution for enthusiasts, delivering exceptional AI and content creation performance alongside a gaming experience that offers up to a 28% performance advantage over competing flagship processors.
Utilizing the new Intel 800 Series chipset, the Core Ultra 200S series enhances platform compatibility with up to 24 PCIe 4.0 lanes, 8 SATA 3.0 ports, and 10 USB 3.2 ports, allowing enthusiasts to leverage the latest connectivity and storage technologies.
Additionally, the series introduces advanced overclocking features, including fine-grain controls with turbo frequency adjustments in 16.6 MHz increments for both P-cores and E-cores. The new memory controller supports XMP and CUDIMM DDR5 memory configurations of up to 48GB per DIMM, totaling 192GB. The Intel Extreme Tuning Utility also includes one-click overclocking enhancements.
The Intel Core Ultra 200S processors feature 20 CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes, 4 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes, support for 2 integrated Thunderbolt 4 ports, and Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless connectivity. Intel Killer Wi-Fi enhances wireless performance, facilitating immersive online gaming through application priority detection and intelligent bandwidth management.
Equipped with multi-engine security, the Intel Silicon Security Engine preserves data confidentiality and code integrity while maintaining high performance for demanding AI tasks.
Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors will be available starting October 24, 2024, through online and retail channels and OEM partners.
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