Intel quietly announces Core 200H CPU lineup

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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