Intel Core Ultra 2 Series Processors: Potential Changes in Naming

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Intel's desktop processor lineup, specifically the Intel Core Ultra 2 series codenamed Arrow Lake-S, may undergo changes in naming conventions, according to a report from @OneRaichu as the source. The proposed changes suggest a shift in the numerical designations for the K-series processors within the Intel Core Ultra 2 lineup. Unlike the current models ending in "90", "70", and "60", future models are expected to adopt "85", "65", and "45" as their new endings. This aligns the desktop processors' naming convention with that of Intel’s laptop processor series. The new naming format will likely introduce processors such as the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, and Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. This change suggests a standardization across different device platforms, mirroring the nomenclature used in the Meteor Lake series, where the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is currently the highest-end laptop processor.

Further details from the same source indicate the presence of a non-K series model, the 275, which suggests a configuration larger than the 265K of the K series. This detail introduces some uncertainty about the consistency of the naming scheme across different series. Intel's Arrow Lake-S lineup is expected to include a diverse range of processors. For the 125W K series, the lineup is anticipated to feature the Intel Core Ultra 9 in a 24C/24T configuration (8 performance cores + 16 efficiency cores), followed by the Intel Core Ultra 7 with 20C/20T (8+12), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 with 14C/14T (6+8) configurations. The non-K series, with a 65W power specification, mirrors the K series but includes a variant in the Intel Core Ultra 5 category with a 10C/10T (6 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores) configuration.

In total, the Intel Core Ultra 2 series for Arrow Lake-S is projected to offer eight processors in the 125W and 65W categories, with an additional 13 processors planned in the 35W category, covering the Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 5 series.

Despite the ongoing speculations around the naming conventions, Intel has historically clarified such details closer to product launches. It's also important to note that the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 2 series processors will require an LGA 1851 socket and are compatible with Intel 800 series chip motherboards, further emphasizing the need for specific hardware compatibility. As the launch approaches, more precise details are expected to be confirmed, providing clarity on the full scope of Intel's next-generation processors.

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