Intel Launches Core Ultra 200V: 120 TOPS, 50% Less Power

On September 4, Intel unveiled its highly energy-efficient x86 processor family, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V Series, delivering remarkable performance, groundbreaking x86 energy efficiency, a significant leap in graphics capabilities, uncompromised application compatibility, enhanced security, and impressive AI computing power.

The new Intel Core™ Ultra 200V processors will power over 80 AI-enabled PCs from top global manufacturers such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, and Samsung. These devices are now available for pre-order and will be officially released through more than 30 global retailers starting September 24. Additionally, all products equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 200V processors running the latest version of Windows will be eligible for a free upgrade in November, which includes Windows 11 AI+ PC features.

Designed to meet everyday needs, the Core Ultra 200V Series reduces overall power consumption by 50%, enabling AI PCs to deliver advanced low-power performance. The combined CPU, NPU (Neural Processing Unit), and GPU platform can achieve up to 120 TOPS, providing an unparalleled AI experience with seamless model and engine compatibility. The fourth-generation NPU is four times more powerful than its predecessor, ideal for running sustained AI workloads efficiently.

Intel's innovative power management and per-watt performance optimizations allow the new processors to deliver efficient, exceptional core performance. This high-performing, energy-efficient core design ensures quick heat dissipation and quiet operation while handling a wide range of tasks.

The launch of the Core Ultra 200V Series also marks the debut of Intel's new Xe2 graphics architecture, driving a 30% improvement in mobile graphics performance on average. The integrated Intel Arc™ GPU features up to 8 new second-generation Xe cores, 8 enhanced ray-tracing units, and support for up to three 4K displays. Its Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI acceleration provides up to 67 TOPS of compute power, offering robust support for creative applications and gaming.

In terms of productivity, the Core Ultra 200V Series processors deliver 3x better per-thread performance and up to 80% peak performance improvement, with up to 20 hours of battery life for productivity scenarios. These impressive PCs are spearheading the next wave of AI PC development. Intel's collaboration with leading software developers and the optimization of over 500 AI models ensure that PCs powered by the new processors unlock the full potential of AI capabilities.

Most of the devices equipped with Intel Core Ultra 200V processors will be part of the Intel Evo Edition lineup, developed in close partnership with manufacturers. These laptops, rigorously tested for optimal performance, offer a comprehensive and extraordinary AI PC experience. The Intel Evo laptops are designed to minimize latency, reduce interference, and extend battery life, ensuring an outstanding computing experience anywhere. The first laptops featuring the Ultra 200V processors are set to launch on September 24.