Intel has quietly unveiled its Core 200H series mobile processors, but don't let the new name fool you. These CPUs appear to be refreshed versions of the existing Raptor Lake-U/H mobile CPUs, offering a minor bump in performance rather than a generational leap.

While Intel is gearing up to launch its Core Ultra 200H and 200HX series at CES 2025, the company (via @momomo_us) has also revealed details of five new Core 200H processors on its website. These non-Ultra variants are essentially refreshed versions of the 13th Gen Raptor Lake mobile CPUs for laptops.

The lineup includes:

• Core i9-270H: 14 cores (6P+8E), up to 5.8 GHz boost clock
• Core i7-250H: 14 cores (6P+8E), up to 5.4 GHz boost clock
• Core i7-240H: 10 cores (6P+4E), up to 5.2 GHz boost clock
• Core i5-220H: 12 cores (4P+8E), up to 4.9 GHz boost clock
• Core i5-210H: 8 cores (4P+4E), up to 4.8 GHz boost clock

These specifications closely mirror those of the current Raptor Lake-U/H, suggesting that the Core 200H series is primarily a refresh with slightly higher clock speeds across the board. While the Core Ultra 200H series will bring significant architectural changes with its Meteor Lake design, the non-Ultra Core 200H CPUs offer a more incremental upgrade. They are likely to be positioned as mainstream options for gaming laptops and performance-oriented systems.

With the official launch of the Core Ultra 200H series expected at CES 2025, it remains to be seen when these non-Ultra Core 200H models will hit the market.

KitGuru says: If you had to buy an Intel-powered laptop, would you choose one with a Core non-Ultra or Core Ultra CPU?

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