Performance Highlights

• 18 Cores / 18 Threads – Combines 6 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores for demanding gaming, multitasking, and productivity workloads.

• Up to 5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency – Delivers high single-core performance for gaming and demanding applications.

• Arrow Lake Architecture – Built on Intel's modern Core Ultra Series 2 desktop platform.

• 30MB Intel Smart Cache – Helps improve responsiveness and performance across demanding workloads.

• 30MB L2 Cache – Provides high-speed data access for efficient CPU processing.

• 125W Processor Base Power – Designed for high-performance desktop systems.

• Up to 159W Maximum Turbo Power – Allows the processor to deliver additional performance during demanding workloads.

• Unlocked K-Series Processor – Supports CPU overclocking and advanced performance tuning on compatible motherboards.

• Intel Graphics – Integrated graphics provide display capability without requiring a dedicated GPU for basic workloads.

• 4 Xe Cores – Provides improved integrated graphics capability for everyday visual workloads.

• Up to 1.9 GHz GPU Frequency – Supports smooth desktop graphics and display output.

• Intel AI Boost NPU – Dedicated hardware acceleration for supported AI applications.

• Up to 13 TOPS NPU Performance – Provides dedicated AI processing capability.

• Up to 30 TOPS Overall AI Performance – Combines CPU, GPU, and NPU resources for supported AI workloads.

• DDR5-7200 Support – Supports high-speed DDR5 memory for demanding desktop configurations.

• Up to 256GB Memory Support – Allows large-memory configurations for professional workloads and heavy multitasking.

• Dual-Channel Memory – Provides high memory bandwidth for demanding applications.

• PCIe 5.0 Support – Enables high-bandwidth connectivity for next-generation GPUs and storage devices.

• Up to 24 PCIe Lanes – Provides flexible connectivity for graphics cards, NVMe SSDs, and expansion hardware.

• Intel Quick Sync Video – Hardware acceleration helps improve supported video encoding and decoding workloads.

• AV1 Encode/Decode – Supports the modern AV1 video format for compatible media applications.

• Gaming Performance – High clock speeds and the hybrid core configuration provide a strong foundation for modern gaming PCs.

• Streaming Ready – High core count and Quick Sync support make it suitable for gaming, streaming, recording, and content creation.

• Content Creation – Strong multi-core capability supports video editing, rendering, encoding, photo editing, and creator applications.

• Heavy Multitasking – Efficient cores handle background workloads while Performance-cores focus on demanding active tasks.

• AI Workloads – CPU, integrated GPU, and NPU resources provide acceleration for compatible AI-enabled applications.

• Productivity Performance – Well suited for programming, office applications, data processing, compression, and professional workloads.

• LGA1851 Platform – Designed for compatible Intel 800-series desktop motherboards.

• Ideal For – High-performance gaming PCs, streaming systems, content creation, productivity workstations, AI workloads, and enthusiast builds.