Intel Announces Core Ultra 200HX Series CPUs for Next-Gen Gaming Laptops

Intel Unveils Arrow Lake Family of CPUs at CES 2023

Intel has captured attention at CES today by announcing the complete lineup of its Arrow Lake family of CPUs, introducing options tailored for various laptop segments ranging from thin-and-light models to gaming notebooks.

Key Features of Arrow Lake CPUs

These new mobile processors are geared towards numerous computers being unveiled during CES week. Noteworthy is the 200HX series, which is set to be paired with the anticipated Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs, alongside the 200H and 200U series chips designated for thin-and-light and premium laptops.

Continuity with Lunar Lake CPUs

Although Intel will keep supplying its Lunar Lake CPUs for the Copilot Plus laptop lineup, the Arrow Lake mobile family is not abandoning memory sticks. This decision follows Intel's confirmation that Lunar Lake chips were exclusively a one-off experiment.

Performance Enhancements in Core Ultra 200HX

The new Core Ultra 200HX series is aimed directly at gaming notebooks, featuring a remarkable 5% enhancement in single-thread performance and a substantial 20% improvement in multi-thread performance compared to previous Raptor Lake-H Refresh processors.

Gaming Laptops and Discrete GPUs

Intel confirms the arrival of new gaming laptops incorporating the latest discrete GPUs in late Q1. The standout Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX boasts 24 cores (8 performance and 16 efficiency cores) and has a maximum boost clock of 5.5GHz, featuring 4 GPU cores and a 13 TOPS NPU. This places it in the realm of “AI PCs,” although it does not meet the full requirements for Microsoft’s Copilot Plus features.

Consumer-Focused Options: 200H and 200U Series

For laptops not aimed at gaming, consumers can opt for the 200H or 200U series processors. The H variants have a base power of 28 watts, rising to 45 watts for the standout Core Ultra 9 285H variant. The new CPUs come equipped with an Intel Arc GPU, enhancing graphics performance by approximately 15% compared to previous Meteor Lake chips.

Performance Statistics

CPU performance for these H-series chips is expected to witness a similar improvement of around 15% for single-thread tasks. Among the five available chips, the flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 285H features 16 cores (6 performance, 8 efficiency, and 2 low-power cores) and can boost up to 5.4GHz with 8 GPU cores.

Lightweight Design with 200U Series

The U series of Core Ultra 200 processors is optimized for users prioritizing battery life and thin-and-light designs. With a base power requirement of only 15 watts and a turbo performance of up to 57 watts, the top model Intel Core Ultra 7 265U comprises 12 cores (2 performance, 8 efficiency, and 2 low-power efficiency cores) and can reach a boost of 5.3GHz.

Availability of Arrow Lake Chips

While the 200HX series will debut in gaming laptops later this quarter, the 200H and 200U chips are anticipated to begin shipping in thin-and-light laptops within the coming weeks, catering to a diverse spectrum of customer needs.

Conclusion

Intel's new Arrow Lake family emphasizes the company's commitment to providing versatile CPU solutions tailored to specialized market segments while maintaining performance advancements across various platforms.