Intel finally unveiled its next range of desktop CPUs at CES 2025, now bringing in more "non-K" Arrow Lake-S SKUs and the new Bartlett Lake-S lineup.
Intel Aggressively Comes Back In The Desktop CPU Segment With New Offerings At CES 2025, Now With a Dedicated Lineup For Edge Workloads
Well, Team Blue has diversified its desktop CPU offerings this time. Given the previous year, not only were we confined to just "Raptor Lake Refresh" SKUs, but they too proved to be troublesome.
However, Intel's CES 2025 keynote marked the debut of several new desktop CPUs, ranging from the recently-introduced Arrow Lake-S series to a relatively newer CPU lineup, the "Bartlett Lake-S," which comes under the "Core 200S" branding, which we'll discuss ahead in depth.
Starting from Intel's Arrow Lake, Team Blue was indeed expected to introduce new desktop models at CES, particularly those with the "non-K" branding. The firm has expanded the lineup to twelve different SKUs: 65W and 35W configurations.
The new "non-K" models are said to feature up to eight P-cores and sixteen E-cores, providing consumers with new top-end CPU options to fuel their productivity and gaming needs. Here's what the new range of Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors offer, apart from their hardcore performance:
- Greater networking speeds, responsiveness, and reliability with Intel Wi-Fi 7 (5
Gig) support. - The fastest, simplest, and most reliable USB-C connection with Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 technology.
- Continuous AI-based network connection optimization with Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software.
- High-fidelity, low-power Intel Bluetooth LE Audio.
- Ability to share screens, keyboard, mouse, storage, and files with two PCs using Thunderbolt Share.
Copy of Intel Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPU Lineup (Preliminary):
| CPU Name | Architecture (P/E) | Cores/Threads | Base Clock (P/E Core) | Max Boost (P/E Core) | All Core Boost (P/E Core) | Cache (L3) | TDP (PL1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.7 / 4.6 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 36 MB | 125W |
| Core Ultra 9 285 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 24/24 (8+16) | 2.5 / 1.9 GHz | 5.6 / 4.6 GHz | 4.6 / 4.6 GHz | 36 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 9 285T | Lion Cove / Skymont | 24/24 (8+16) | 1.4 / 1.2 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 4.7 / 4.5 GHz | 36 MB | 35W |
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.5 / 4.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 33 MB | 125W |
| Core Ultra 7 265KF | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.5 / 4.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 33 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 7 265 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 2.4 / 1.8 GHz | 5.3 / 4.6 GHz | 5.1 / 4.6 GHz | 33 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 7 265F | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 2.4 / 1.8 GHz | 5.3 / 4.6 GHz | 5.1 / 4.6 GHz | 33 MB | 35W |
| Core Ultra 7 265T | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 1.5 / 1.2 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 4.6 / 4.5 GHz | 33 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 245K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 5.0 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB | 125W |
| Core Ultra 5 245KF | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 5.0 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 245 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 3.4 / 2.9 GHz | 5.1 / 4.5 GHz | 4.9 / 4.5 GHz | 24 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 235 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 3.4 / 2.9 GHz | 5.0 / 4.4 GHz | 4.8 / 4,4 GHz | 24 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 225 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 10/10 (6+4) | 3.3 / 2.7 GHz | 4.9 / 4.4 GHz | 4.7 / 4.4 GHz | 20 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 5 225F | Lion Cove / Skymont | 10/10 (6+4) | 3.3 / 2.7 GHz | 4.9 / 4.4 GHz | 4.7 / 4.4 GHz | 20 MB | 65W |
| Core Ultra 3 205 | Lion Cove / Skymont | 8/8 (4+4) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 4.8 / 4.2 GHz | 4.7 / 4.2 GHz | 15 MB | 65W |
Apart from the new Arrow Lake desktop processors, Intel has decided to introduce a new range of desktop CPUs to scale up edge computing performance in their CPU ecosystem. Here comes the new "Bartlett Lake-S" desktop CPUs, or the Core 200S models, which are said to deliver high performance and efficiency figures and will come with high-end performance for industrial applications, notably AI workloads, media processing, and AI analytics.
Intel Bartlett Lake-S Desktop CPU SKUs
| Bartlett Lake-S SKU | 65W Hybrid Config (ADL/RPL) | 45W Hybrid Config (ADL/RPL) | 125W P-Core Only (BTL) | 65W P-Core Only (BTL) | 45W P-Core Only (BTL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core 9 | N/A | N/A | 12 P-Cores | 12 P-Cores | 12 P-Cores |
| Core 7 | 8+16 (B0) | 8+16 (B0) | 10 P-Cores | 10 P-Cores | 10 P-Cores |
| Core 5 | 6+8 (B0) | 6+8 (B0) | 8 P-Cores | 8 P-Cores | 8 P-Cores |
| Core 5 | 6+4 (C0) | 6+4 (C0) | 8 P-Cores | 8 P-Cores | 8 P-Cores |
| Core 3 | 4+0 (H0) | 4+0 (H0) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Core | 2+0 (H0) | 2+0 (H0) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Intel has revealed that the new "non-K" 65W and 35W CPU configurations will hit the markets starting on January 13, with availability in OEM systems through online and in-store retailers as well.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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