Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs & Z890 Motherboards Now Available: Ultra 9 285K, Ultra 7 265K, Ultra 5 245K 2

A Closer Look at Seven SKUs: 35W & 65W Variants Explored

The tech world is abuzz with Intel’s latest revelations, offering a deeper look into the Core Ultra 200S 65W “F” and 35W “T” CPUs. With an array of seven processors now uncovered, Intel is expanding its lineup with models across its Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 series, each available in distinct 35W and 65W TDP versions.

Last month marked the debut of Intel’s Arrow Lake series, also known as the Core Ultra 200S CPUs, which initially unveiled five SKUs. As anticipated, Intel has followed up with more additions to this line. These new additions are all locked chips, meaning they don’t support overclocking, and fall under non-K, T, and F categories. They belong specifically to the Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 subfamilies. This detailed peek comes courtesy of a leaker, known as @momomo_us, who shared the specs, revealing the new range’s core counts, cache sizes, and base P-core clock speeds.

Among the offerings, the Core Ultra 9 285 does not include an “F” variant but does appear in non-K and T models, each boasting differing clock speeds than the Core Ultra 9 285K. Despite maintaining the same core count and configuration of 24 cores—distributed between P-Core and E-Core—it’s the clock speeds that are notably lower than its K variant. The standout here is the Core Ultra 9 285T, showcasing Intel’s prowess in delivering a highly power-efficient model with just 35W of TDP. It also integrates 4 Xe cores in its graphics component, though the impact of this reduced TDP on performance remains to be seen. Meanwhile, the Core Ultra 9 285 maintains a 65W rating, akin to other non-T versions revealed.

In the Core Ultra 7 category, we find the 265, 265F, and 265T variants. Both the 265 and 265F share the same clock speeds, whereas the 265T has markedly lower base clocks. All boast a consistent core count and a 30MB L3 cache.

Turning to the Core Ultra 5 series, the 225 and 225F are highlighted by their 10-core formations and identical P-Core and E-Core clock speeds of 3.3/4.9 GHz and 2.7/4.4 GHz, respectively. However, in terms of integrated graphics, these models offer only 2 Xe cores compared to their K/KF counterparts that feature 4 Xe cores. These models have a 65W TDP, with no T variant currently in sight for the Core Ultra 5 class.

Alongside these, more locked chips are part of the family, including the Core Ultra 5 245, Ultra 3 235, Ultra 3 215, and Ultra 3 205, though they are absent from the leaked spec sheet. This ongoing expansion by Intel promises a diverse range of options catering to various power and performance needs, promising excitement for tech enthusiasts and consumers alike.