Intel Set to Launch Arrow Lake CPUs for Desktops and Laptops in Late 2024

Intel has unveiled its roadmap including the highly anticipated Arrow Lake-S, Arrow Lake-HX, and Arrow Lake-H processor series for desktop and laptop platforms, set to debut in the fourth quarter of 2024. These next-generation CPUs promise to bring significant advancements in performance and efficiency to the market.

Preview of the Arrow Lake-S CPUs

Intel shared a sneak peek at their high-performance Arrow Lake-S CPUs for desktops, which are expected to be showcased in more detail at Computex 2024. Intel's Arrow Lake-S will be part of the Core Ultra 200 series and introduce a novel monolithic design that incorporates multiple tiles. These tiles include separate entities for CPU, GPU, SoC (System on Chip), and I/O operations. The design showcases the largest rectangular tiles for CPU and SoC at the bottom, with the GPU tile positioned centrally as a square.

The forthcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop processors will feature an innovative 8+16 configuration, boasting 8 Performance Cores, based on the new Lion Cove architecture, and 16 Efficiency Cores on the Skymont architecture. Additionally, the SoC tile will house 4 Low-Power Crestmont-based E-Cores, complemented by a GPU tile that includes 2-4 Xe-Cores with Xe-LPG Alchemist-based integrated graphics.

Advances in Motherboard and Memory Compatibility

Along with the CPUs, Intel plans to roll out new 800-series motherboards starting with the Z890 chipset, equipped to support these upcoming processors. The Z890 motherboards will feature native Thunderbolt 4 support and are engineered to pair seamlessly with the Core Ultra 200 series Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs. In terms of memory, these CPUs will exclusively support DDR5, with no DDR4 compatibility, and are capable of handling DDR5-6400 memory speeds adhering to the native JEDEC standard. They will also see an increase in the number of available PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes through both the CPU and PCH (Platform Controller Hub).

Other notable features of the Arrow Lake-S CPUs include a planned socket longevity lasting up to 2026, 3 MB L2 cache per Performance Core, and the absence of Hyper-Threading support. Various CPU SKUs will be launched, offering consumers options that range from 14 to 24 cores, delivering diverse performance levels to meet different user needs. This new family of CPUs marks a notable step in Intel's effort to continually foster innovation in the PC industry, aiming to enhance the user experience and meet growing demands for powerful computing solutions.

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