Excitement is building as another Canadian retailer has unveiled the comprehensive lineup of Intel’s highly anticipated Core Ultra 200 “Arrow Lake” Desktop CPUs. With the official launch just around the corner next month, this listing offers a sneak peek at the preliminary prices for these next-generation processors.
Spotted by @momomo_us on the Shoprbc website, the new Arrow Lake chips are categorized under ‘Intel S1851 Desktop CPUs.’ The listing includes five processors set for the initial release, revealing their Canadian dollar prices, which translates approximately to the following in USD:
– Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF: $427 CAD (~$314 USD)
– Intel Core Ultra 5 245K: $450 CAD (~$331 USD)
– Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF: $567 CAD (~$417 USD)
– Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: $589 CAD (~$433 USD)
– Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: $852 CAD (~$627 USD)
It’s important to note that while these CPUs are now listed, you won’t be able to purchase them until the embargo lifts on October 24th. However, an official reveal is slated for October 10th.
For comparison, the retail prices of previous Intel models give some context:
– Intel Core i9-14900K: $599 USD
– Intel Core i7-14700K/KF: $419-$394 USD
– Intel Core i5-14600K/KF: $329-$304 USD
The prices of the new Arrow Lake CPUs show an average 9.5% increase compared to these 14th Gen SKUs, although the actual retail prices may align closely once official figures are announced, especially since the previous models have seen significant discounts over time.
The upcoming Intel Core Ultra 200 “Arrow Lake” series will necessitate a motherboard upgrade from the LGA 1700 to the new LGA 1851 socket to take full advantage of the 800 chipsets like the Z890, which will also debut with these processors. For those using 12th, 13th, or 14th-gen processors, this is an essential consideration.
Let’s take a closer look at the detailed specifications for the first batch of Arrow Lake processors:
– **Core Ultra 9 285K:** 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), with base clocks of 3.7 GHz (performance) / 3.2 GHz (efficiency) and maximum boost clocks of 5.7 GHz (performance) / 4.6 GHz (efficiency). It features a large 36 MB L3 cache and a 40 MB L2 cache, operating at a TDP of 125W (PL1) / 250W (PL2).
– **Core Ultra 7 265K:** 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency) with base clocks of 3.9 GHz / 3.3 GHz and boost clocks up to 5.4 GHz / 4.6 GHz, sporting a 30 MB L3 cache and 36 MB L2 cache, at 125W / 250W TDP.
– **Core Ultra 7 265KF:** Similar to the 265K, it features 20 cores and identical clock speeds and cache sizes.
– **Core Ultra 5 245K:** 14 cores (6 performance + 8 efficiency) with a base of 4.2 GHz / 3.6 GHz and boost clocks up to 5.2 GHz / 4.6 GHz, paired with 24 MB L3 and 26 MB L2 cache, requiring 125W / 159W TDP.
– **Core Ultra 5 245KF:** Matches the 245K in cores, clocks, and cache sizes.
As the launch date draws closer, tech enthusiasts and professionals eagerly await to see if these performance enhancers live up to their promising specifications. With the preliminary prices already causing a buzz, it’s exciting to anticipate what the official release will bring. Which Intel Arrow Lake “Core Ultra 200” CPU are you most excited to get your hands on? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!
