Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake-S" flagship CPU is rumored to feature a max boost clock of 5.7 GHz and an all-core boost of 5.4 GHz on its P-Cores, with E-Cores reaching up to 4.7 GHz. This new architecture, expected to debut in October, will include 24 cores and 24 threads, and aims to compete closely with the Core i9-14900K despite a slight clock speed disadvantage.
A leaked sample of Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPU suggests it may feature 24 cores and 24 threads without hyper-threading and AVX-512 support. The exclusion of hyper-threading could be due to the increasing number of cores and the evolving needs of consumer-based PC applications. Additionally, the CPUs may not support AVX-512 instructions, possibly to differentiate client platforms from corporate and server segments. The Arrow Lake-S chips will feature Lion Cove P-Core and Skymont E-Core architecture, with rumored SKUs offering various core/thread configurations. Intel is expected to launch these CPUs for gaming platforms later this year.
Intel's new Thunderbolt 5 controller, codenamed Barlow Bridge, will bring significant updates to the connectivity standard, including support for PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, enabling 64 Gbps bandwidth, and DisplayPort 2.1 support. Expected to be integrated into high-end gaming laptops and next-generation desktops under the Arrow Lake CPU series, Thunderbolt 5 will enable higher resolutions and modern graphics attached through PCIe Gen5x16 interface. However, Thunderbolt 5-enabled devices may not emerge until 2025 or 2026, despite the infrastructure being in place.
Leaked internal documents reveal key specs and chipset details of the upcoming Intel Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs, set to launch in late 2024 or early 2025, featuring a tile-based architecture, Lion Cove P-cores, Skymont E-cores, and no Hyperthreading. The top-of-the-line Arrow Lake die could have a total of 24 cores with 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores, a GT1 iGPU, and a 125 W TDP. The new 800 series platform for desktop ARL-S processors is also detailed, including support for DDR5-only memory at 6400 MT/s, PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 4 lanes, DisplayPort 2.0 UHBR20, and Thunderbolt 4.
Leaked slides reveal details about Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop platform, featuring a 24-core CPU configuration with 8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores, 125W TDP support, and three die variants. The platform will support DDR5-6400 memory and PCIe Gen5, with the 800-series chipset offering 24 PCIe Gen4 lanes and Thunderbolt 4 support. The LGA-1851 socket is expected to support products through 2026, potentially extending to the Panther Lake-S series.
Details of Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU platform have been leaked, revealing CPUs with up to 24 cores and 32 threads, featuring Lion Cove P-Core and Skymont E-Core architecture. The platform will be supported by 800-series motherboards, offering DDR5-6400 memory and native x16 PCIe Gen5 dGPU support. The CPUs are expected to launch in the second half of 2024, positioning them to compete against AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen "Granite Ridge" CPUs.
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S client platform is projected to be 6% to 21% faster than the Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPU, with both platforms featuring similar core configurations. The data, obtained from an internal presentation, shows that Arrow Lake-S will have a slightly lower power configuration but is expected to deliver significant performance improvements. Additionally, Arrow Lake-S will feature an Alchemist-based Xe-LPG design with up to 8 Xe Cores, offering over 2.2 times the GPU performance of Raptor Lake's integrated graphics. The report also hints at a different socket for Arrow Lake-S CPUs, potentially requiring cooler upgrades.
Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake-S Refresh desktop CPUs will be compatible with both 600 and 700-series motherboards, with the "K" or Unlocked SKUs launching in October 2023 and the Non-K line becoming available in early 2024. The Arrow Lake-S CPUs, expected to be unveiled in late 2024 or early 2025, will be supported by the Z890, B860, and H810 chipsets, with no H870 chipset in the lineup. The 800-series chipsets will feature the LGA 1851 socket and support DDR5-6400 memory, WiFi 7, and 5 GbE.
Intel is rumored to release its 14th Gen Core processors, Raptor Lake-S Refresh, in October 2022, with higher boost clocks, support for increased memory speeds, and an enhanced power supply. The 14th Gen Meteor Lake-P processors for notebooks and convertibles are also expected to release in Q4 2022. The 15th Gen Core desktop lineup, Arrow Lake-S, is rumored to be fabbed on TSMC's 3nm node, while Intel's 20A process will only be used for the mobile lineup.
Intel is planning to launch three desktop product families between 2023-2024, including the Raptor Lake-S Refresh in October 2023, Arrow Lake-S in late 2024, and Sapphire Rapids Xeon W Refresh in early 2024. The Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPUs are expected to feature faster clocks, higher power consumption, and better support for higher-frequency memory. The Arrow Lake-S CPUs will mark a major transition in terms of architecture, featuring the latest P-Core and E-Core designs. The Sapphire Rapids Xeon W Refresh CPUs will replace the existing Xeon W-2400 and Xeon W-3500 series and will be compatible with existing W790 motherboards.
Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Core series will feature Meteor Lake-S CPUs up to Core i5 and 65W TDP, while Core i9 will be based on Arrow Lake-S with 125W TDP. Both products will utilize the same LGA-1851 socket and the recently discussed Intel 800 series chipset. The new platform will exclusively support DDR5 memory.
