Performance Highlights

• 24 Cores / 24 Threads – Combines 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores for demanding gaming, productivity, and creator workloads.

• Up to 5.5 GHz Turbo Frequency – Delivers high-speed performance for gaming and demanding applications.

• Arrow Lake Refresh Architecture – Brings refined performance and additional Efficient-cores to Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop platform. (Intel Newsroom)

• 36MB Intel Smart Cache – Helps improve responsiveness and performance across demanding applications.

• 40MB L2 Cache – Provides substantial high-speed cache capacity for efficient data processing.

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

• Up to 250W Maximum Turbo Power – Allows the processor to deliver significantly higher performance during heavy workloads.

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

• 8 Performance-Cores – High-performance cores are optimized for demanding foreground workloads such as gaming and content creation.

• 16 Efficient-Cores – Additional E-cores provide substantial multi-threaded processing capacity for background and parallel workloads.

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

• 4 Xe Cores – Provides capable integrated graphics performance for everyday display and multimedia workloads.

• Up to 2.0 GHz Graphics Frequency – Supports smooth desktop graphics and high-resolution display output.

• Intel AI Boost NPU – Dedicated NPU hardware accelerates supported AI workloads.

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

• Up to 36 TOPS Overall AI Performance – Combines CPU, GPU, and NPU resources for supported AI workloads.

• DDR5-7200 Support – Supports high-speed DDR5 memory for demanding gaming and workstation configurations. (Intel Newsroom)

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

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

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

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

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

• AV1 Encode/Decode – Supports modern AV1 video processing for compatible applications.

• Gaming Performance – High clock speeds, increased core count, and platform improvements make it suitable for high-performance gaming systems.

• Streaming Ready – Strong CPU resources support gaming, live streaming, recording, and background applications simultaneously.

• Content Creation – 24 cores provide substantial processing capacity for video editing, rendering, encoding, compiling, and other creator workloads.

• Heavy Multitasking – The hybrid core design efficiently handles demanding foreground applications alongside background tasks.

• AI-Ready Performance – CPU, integrated graphics, and NPU resources provide acceleration for supported AI applications.

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

• LGA1851 Platform – Compatible with Intel 800-series motherboards.

• High-End Cooling Recommended – With up to 250W maximum turbo power, a capable CPU cooler is recommended for sustained heavy workloads.

• Ideal For – High-end gaming PCs, streaming, content creation, workstation workloads, AI applications, and enthusiast desktop builds.