Intel is preparing to unveil its Core 200 series of mobile CPUs, introducing 22 new processors aimed at enhancing its laptop lineup, at CES 2025. Information about the Core 200 family has been shared by data aggregator momomo_us through tweets on the social media platform X. The leak includes retail ordering codes, indicating that these CPUs are already distributed to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for incorporation into upcoming laptops. While certain specifications, such as the number of cores, are not fully disclosed, previous reports have covered much of that information.

The Core 200 series is divided into Ultra and non-Ultra SKUs, each designed for different market segments. The non-Ultra models are an update of the Raptor Lake architecture and are intended for budget-friendly laptops, similar to the current generation's Core 100 models. The Ultra series, however, features the latest Arrow Lake architecture and is further categorized into H and HX models. It is noted that the Core Ultra 200U processors may be a refresh of the Meteor Lake architecture rather than Arrow Lake and will utilize Intel 3 technology. Additionally, there are indications that the Core 200H family might include Low Power Efficiency cores, which are not present in the desktop Arrow Lake-S or high-performance mobile Arrow Lake-HX CPUs.

Regarding graphics capabilities, the Core Ultra 200 H and HX CPUs are expected to utilize the new Xe-LPG+ (Alchemist+) architecture with XMX cores. In contrast, the Core Ultra 200U series, based on Meteor Lake, will continue to use the Xe-LPG architecture. This means that Intel’s latest XeSS Frame Generation technology will not be supported by the 200U processors. The full Core 200 lineup includes models such as Core Ultra 9 285HX, Core Ultra 7 265H, and Core Ultra 5 245HX, among others. Due to significant differences in suffixes beyond core counts and clock speeds, consumers should carefully evaluate their options when selecting a laptop. Additionally, AMD is updating its processor lineup by rebranding existing models under the new Ryzen AI 300 series.

Intel is expected to officially announce the Core 200 processors at CES next month, alongside budget-oriented Arrow Lake CPUs with 65W and 35W configurations.

Source: tomshardware