Intel unveiled the new Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, designed to revolutionize mobile computing for businesses, creators and enthusiast gamers. The latest additions to the Intel Core Ultra family feature cutting-edge AI enhancements, increased efficiency and performance improvements.<\/p>\n
\u201cIntel Core Ultra processors are setting new benchmarks for mobile AI and graphics, once again demonstrating the superior performance and efficiency of the x86 architecture as we shape the future of personal computing,\u201d said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, interim co-CEO of Intel and CEO of Intel Products. \u201cThe strength of our AI PC product innovation, combined with the breadth and scale of our hardware and software ecosystem across all segments of the market, is empowering users with a better experience in the traditional ways we use PCs for productivity, creation and communication, while opening up completely new capabilities with over 400 AI features. And Intel is only going to continue bolstering its AI PC product portfolio in 2025 and beyond as we sample our lead Intel 18A product to customers now ahead of volume production in the second half of 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n
For businesses striving to stay ahead in the AI era, Intel introduces Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors with Intel vPro. These new processors offer dramatic performance gains, enhanced efficiency, and robust security and manageability features to help modernize IT environments.<\/p>\n
Intel has partnered with Microsoft to continue to advance AI-driven innovation, enhanced security and superior performance into 2025. Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors unlock next-gen AI productivity, all while delivering long-lasting battery life.
\nThe updated Intel vPro platform further raises the bar for IT excellence, offering comprehensive security, modern device management, and broad app compatibility for seamless IT transitions and device refreshes.<\/p>\n
\u201cCopilot+ PCs offer exceptional performance, battery life, enhanced AI experiences, and are all Secured-core PCs with the Microsoft Pluton security processor. Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V series deliver on all these fronts, and we are excited to partner with Intel to bring a broad set of Copilot+ PCs to commercial audiences,\u201d said Pavan Davuluri, corporate vice president, Windows + Devices at Microsoft. \u201cIntel Core Ultra 200V series Copilot+ PCs are an excellent choice for commercial customers looking to upgrade their existing Windows 10 PCs to Windows 11.\u201d<\/p>\n
Intel vPro continues to set the standard for business computing, offering advanced fleet provisioning, unmatched defense and manageability with AI enhanced security, premium connectivity and exceptional device stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith decades of experience delivering proven business solutions, Intel is committed to empowering IT professionals with the most advanced tools for managing distributed fleets securely and efficiently,\u201d said David Feng, vice president of the Client Computing Group and general manager of Client Segments at Intel. \u201cWe\u2019re accelerating innovation with Intel vPro to provide IT teams the capabilities they need to maximize productivity and reduce complexity.\u201d<\/p>\n
For creators and gaming enthusiasts, Intel introduces the Core Ultra 200HX and H series mobile processors, delivering industry-leading performance, efficiency and platform capabilities, alongside a landmark reduction in power usage. These processors elevate mobile creativity and provide gamers with an immersive experience backed by powerful AI acceleration.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Intel Core Ultra 200HX and H series processors are built for the next generation of creators and gamers,\u201d said Josh Newman, vice president of the Client Computing Group and general manager of Product Marketing and Management at Intel. \u201cWith breakthrough compute and graphics performance, efficiency and AI capabilities, these processors will push the entire laptop experience to new heights.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additionally, Intel is launching its Intel Core Ultra 200U series mobile processors featuring up to two P-cores and eight E-cores, Intel Xe LPG graphics, and up to 24 platform TOPS. Intel Core Ultra 200U series systems give users a great balance of performance, power efficiency and price.<\/p>\n
Intel is also expanding its Intel Core Ultra 200S series desktop processors with 12 new 65-watt and 35-watt offerings. Featuring up to eight P-cores and 16 E-cores, these new processors will give customers an incredible blend of performance and power efficiency in a desktop CPU \u2013 whether for gaming, creating or using productivity applications.<\/p>\n
Intel also unveiled a new suite of processors for edge computing designed to provide scalability and superior performance across diverse use cases. Intel Core Ultra processors deliver remarkable power efficiency, making them ideal for AI workloads at the edge, with performance gains that surpass competing products in critical metrics like media processing and AI analytics.<\/p>\n
New Intel Core Ultra 9 processors show tremendous performance improvements in AI workloads compared with the previous generation, setting a new benchmark for edge AI capabilities. When comparing the Intel CoreUltra 9 285H with the 185H, performance is up to 2.2x higher in Procyon AI computer vision, up to 3.3x higher in Llama 3 8B and up to 2.3x higher in stable diffusion 1.5.<\/p>\n
TOPS alone don\u2019t define the real-world performance needs at the edge. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor \u2013 with about one-third fewer TOPS than Nvidia\u2019s Jetson AGX Orin \u2013 beats its competitor with media performance that is up to 5.6 x faster, video analytics performance that is up to 3.4x faster and performance per watt per dollar up to 8.2x better.<\/p>\n
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