Intel is gearing up to expand its Arrow Lake CPU series, targeting the entry-level and budget segment with energy-efficient options. The new lineup includes the Core Ultra 5 235A, 235TA, and a power-saving mobile chip, the 235UA.
The Core Ultra 5 235 and its variants are already positioned within the budget category. The Ultra 5 235A maintains similar specifications to the 235, featuring consistent core configuration and clocks. However, the 235TA offers reduced base clock speeds, designed to lower power consumption, with a base power of 35W compared to the 65W of its counterparts.
Meanwhile, the Core Ultra 5 235UA stands out as an ultra-efficient mobile processor, configured with 10 cores in a 2x P-core and 8x E-core arrangement, along with additional Low Power Efficient cores, summing up to 14 threads. It utilizes Intel 3 lithography, differentiating itself from other Arrow Lake models.
Clock speeds for the 235UA are notable, with its E-cores operating at 1.6 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost, while the P-cores run at 2.0 GHz base and 4.9 GHz boost. It has a TDP range of 12-57W, making it the most power-efficient in the Arrow Lake mobile series.
These processors are expected to be competitively priced, aligning with or undercutting their current counterparts, and are set to launch within the current quarter. This strategic move by Intel aims to cater to budget-conscious consumers seeking energy-efficient computing solutions.
