Intel may launch Core Ultra 200 series processors in December

According to Intel’s previously announced plans, the next-generation Arrow Lake processors are set to be released in 2024. Arrow Lake encompasses multiple sub-platforms for desktops and laptops, with the “S” designation for desktops featuring the LGA 1851 socket, replacing the existing LGA 1700 socket.

Recently, a user revealed that the Arrow Lake-S might be released later than initially expected. Intel had planned to launch the first batch of Core Ultra 200 series processors, specifically the K series and Z890 motherboards, in October. However, this timeline may change, pushing the release to December, likely before the Christmas holiday.

Intel will host the Innovation 2024 Summit from September 24 to 25 in San Jose, California, and it is widely believed that Intel will choose this time to announce the new generation of Core desktop processors. As for the more widely used non-K series and B860/H810 motherboards, rumors suggest they will be unveiled after CES 2025 in January. If the K series and Z890 motherboard release is delayed, it is uncertain whether this will affect the schedule for the non-K series and B860/H810 motherboards.

This year, competitor AMD has also introduced its new generation of products based on the Zen 5 architecture, the Ryzen 9000 series processors, codenamed “Granite Ridge,” which are expected to be available this month. Following this, AMD plans to release the Ryzen 9000X3D series processors, incorporating 3D vertical cache (3D V-Cache) technology, rumored to be available as early as September, even sooner than anticipated.

If these reports are accurate, it means the Core Ultra 200 series will be approximately five months behind the Ryzen 9000 series. Additionally, most AM5 motherboards can upgrade their BIOS to support the new processors directly, potentially allowing AMD to gain more market share during the traditional year-end shopping season, which would be quite disadvantageous for Intel.