Intel’s Core Ultra 200 “Bolt Lake” desktop CPU specifications have been finalized, and we are now just a month away from the official launch.
Intel Core Ultra 200K “Bolt Lake” Lineup: Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, Core Ultra 5 245K – Kicking Off the Next Generation
As we approach the official launch of Intel’s Core Ultra 200 “Bolt Lake” desktop CPUs, reports suggest that the SKU specifications have been finalized. The leak comes from Benchlife, which lists five SKUs that will be included in the first wave of unlocked “K” series chips. While Intel originally planned to launch on October 17th, the launch has been pushed back by one week to October 24th.
The final specifications include the following SKUs: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, Core Ultra 7 265KF, Core Ultra 5 245K, and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Notably, the Core Ultra 9 285K will not have a KF variant, meaning only five SKUs will be available.
The leaked information aligns with most of the previously rumored specifications, with only minor changes in clock speeds, TDP, and cache memory sizes. Let’s take a closer look at the features of each chip.
Intel Arrow Lake Finalized Specs (Initial Launch)
| CPU NAME | Architecture (P/E) | Cores/Threads | Base Clock (P/E Core) | Max Boost (P/E Core) | Cache (L3/L2) | TDP (PL1/PL2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.7 / 4.6 GHz | 36 MB / 40 MB | 125W / 250W |
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 30 MB / 36 MB | 125W / 250W |
| Core Ultra 7 265KF | Lion Cove / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | 30 MB / 36 MB | 125W / 250W |
| Core Ultra 5 245K | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB / 26 MB | 125W / 159W |
| Core Ultra 5 245KF | Lion Cove / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | 24 MB / 26 MB | 125W / 159W |
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: 24-Core, 24-Thread Powerhouse
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is positioned as the flagship processor within the Core Ultra 200 “Bolt Lake” lineup. It features 8 P-cores based on the Lion Cove architecture and 16 E-cores using the Skymont architecture, for a total of 24 threads. The chip includes 36 MB of L3 cache and 40 MB of L2 cache, combining for a 76 MB cache pool. The P-Cores operate at a base clock of 3.7 GHz, while the E-Cores run at 3.2 GHz. For maximum performance, the P-Cores can boost up to 5.7 GHz, and the E-Cores up to 4.6 GHz. The processor has a PL1 TDP of 125W and a Maximum Turbo Power (MTP) of 250W.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: High-End 20-Core Chip
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is another high-end offering in the Bolt Lake family, featuring 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores for a total of 20 cores and 20 threads. This chip offers 30 MB of L3 cache and 36 MB of L2 cache, for a total cache pool of 66 MB. The P-Cores operate at a base clock of 3.9 GHz, while the E-Cores run at 3.3 GHz. The boost clocks go up to 5.5 GHz (P-Cores) and 4.6 GHz (E-Cores). The chip is configured with a 125W PL1 TDP and 250W PL2 TDP.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K: Solid Mid-Range Performance
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is a mid-range option in the Bolt Lake lineup, featuring 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores, resulting in 14 cores and 14 threads. The processor includes 24 MB of L3 cache and 26 MB of L2 cache, for a total of 50 MB of cache. Base clocks are set at 4.2 GHz (P-Cores) and 3.6 GHz (E-Cores), with boost clocks reaching 5.2 GHz for the P-Cores and 4.6 GHz for the E-Cores. It operates at a 125W PL1 TDP with a maximum power consumption of 159W.
Intel’s Bolt Lake Series is Ready for Launch
The Intel Core Ultra 200 “Bolt Lake” processors are set to bring significant upgrades to desktop computing, including improvements in performance, power efficiency, and cache size. The official launch is slated for October 24th, alongside the Z890 chipset motherboards, which promise enhanced memory configurations and better performance overall.
By Andrej Kovacevic
Updated on 13th September 2024