Intel Announces Arrow Lake CPUs with Major Architectural Changes

Intel's next-generation Arrow Lake CPUs will feature a new Core Ultra Series 2 branding, ditching Hyper-Threading and LP-E cores for a focus on AI and graphics performance.

• Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs to launch under the Core Ultra Series 2, marking a significant shift from previous generations.
• The new CPUs will not support Hyper-Threading or low-power E-cores, focusing instead on AI performance with an integrated NPU.
• Arrow Lake processors will exclusively support DDR5 memory, with no compatibility for DDR4.
• Most Arrow Lake CPUs will be manufactured using TSMC's processes, with Intel's 20A node reserved for Core i5 and lower models.
• The CPUs are set to launch in the second half of 2024, featuring increased PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes and support for up to DDR5-6400 memory.

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