Intel has launched Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) – its most efficient family of x86 processors ever. Called the Intel Core Ultra 200V series (codenamed Lunar Lake), the laptop processors are claimed to offer a balance of performance, power efficiency, graphics, security and AI computing. The announcement comes months after Microsoft announced Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite Platform.
Intel says that its Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors deliver “exceptional performance, breakthrough x86 power efficiency, a massive leap in graphics performance, no-compromise application compatibility, enhanced security and unmatched AI compute.”
Laptops availability with Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors
According to the chipmaker, Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors will power AI PCs with more than 80 consumer laptops from more than 20 of the company’s manufacturing partners, including Acer, Asus, Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI and Samsung.
Pre-orders begin today with systems available globally on-shelf and online at over 30 global retailers starting September 24. Notably, all PCs that will be powered by Intel’s latest processors and run the latest version of Windows are eligible to receive Copilot+ PC features as a free update starting in November.
Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors specs, features
Intel says that the new Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors are aimed at meeting the consumers’ demand for powerful performance, long-lasting battery life, wide application compatibility and enhanced security, along with AI support.
Robert Hallock, who is the vice president and general manager of Client AI and technical marketing at Intel, said that the Lunar Lake chips have been designed keeping the efficiency in mind. He noted that all the innovation that has been put into the newest processors can reduce the power consumption by up to 50% – thereby providing double the running time – as compared to the last generation processors.
Intel claims that the new processors can deliver up to 20.1 hours battery life as compared to Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite series’ 18.4 hours.
Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors have 8 cores (4 efficiency cores and 4 performance cores), up to 12MB of Intel Smart Cache, maximum Turbo frequency (performance core) up to 5.1GHz, maximum Turbo frequency (efficiency core) up to 3.7GHz, and up to Intel Arc 140V GPU. Connectivity support includes 3 integrated Thunderbolt 4 Ports, integrated Wi-Fi 7.
Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors are claimed to offer up to 120 total platform TOPS (tera operations per second) across central processing unit (CPU), graphic processing unit (GPU) and neural processing unit (NPU) for AI performance. The fourth-generation NPU is claimed to be up to 4x more powerful than the previous generation while keeping the energy draw to a minimum.
Intel announces Evo Edition
Intel also announced the Intel Evo Edition powered by latest Intel Core Ultra Processors. As per the chipmaker, most designs with Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors will be Intel Evo Edition laptops.
“By combining key platform technologies with system optimisations, these laptops are engineered to help reduce lag, minimise distractions and decrease dependency on battery chargers – ensuring exceptional experiences from anywhere,” the company said.
As per Intel, Intel Evo chips features include cooler, quieter performance, long real-world battery life, built-in security and Intel Arc graphics, among others. Consumer devices powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors are now available for pre-order and commercial devices built on the Intel vPro platform will come early next year.
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