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[CES 2025] New Intel Core Ultra 200HX/200H nerfs NPU performance in exchange for more general clock speeds for gaming

Intel has unveiled its latest Core Ultra 200HX and Core Ultra 200H processors, introducing six and five SKUs, respectively, in their initial lineup. Designed to elevate laptop computing, these chips bring a balance between performance and power efficiency. While the Core Ultra 200V series focused heavily on power effic

[CES 2025] New Intel Core Ultra 200HX/200H nerfs NPU performance in exchange for more general clock speeds for gaming
Intel has unveiled its latest Core Ultra 200HX and Core Ultra 200H processors, introducing six and five SKUs, respectively, in their initial lineup. Designed to elevate laptop computing, these chips bring a balance between performance and power efficiency. Intel Core Ultra 200While the Core Ultra 200V series focused heavily on power efficiency and performed admirably, the Core Ultra 200HX and 200H processors mark a return to Intel's "performance roots." By slightly dialing back the NPU module's power, these chips prioritize robust performance for gaming and demanding productivity applications. The Core Ultra 200H processors feature the Lion Cove P-core and Skymont E-core architectures, delivering up to 15% improved single- and multi-threaded performance over their predecessors. Equipped with Intel Arc-based iGPUs featuring Xe LPG+ cores, these chips offer enhanced graphical capabilities tailored for thin and light laptops. The series supports DDR5-6400 and LPDDR5x-8400 memory speeds, though maximum memory capacity is reduced from 192GB to 96GB. Intel Core Ultra 200HXTargeting peak performance, the Core Ultra 200HX processors achieve impressive clock speeds of 5.4 GHz for P-cores and 2.8 GHz for E-cores. This series is optimized for gaming laptops and high-performance scenarios. Unlike the Core Ultra 200V series, the 200HX and 200H chips feature reduced NPU performance, with TOPS ratings between 10-13. As a result, these chips may lack AI-focused features such as CoPilot+ support typically found in devices with higher NPU performance. Below is a summarized specifications table for both series.

Model

Cores (P+E+LPE)

Threads

Boost Clock

Smart Cache

TDP (Base/Boost)

RAM Speed

RAM Capacity

Core Ultra 9 258H

16 (6+8+2)

16

5.4GHz

24MB

45W/115W

DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5X-8400

96GB (DDR5) / 64GB (LPDDR5X)
Core Ultra 7 265H 5.3GHz

28W/115W

Core Ultra 7 255H

5.1GHz

Core Ultra 5 235H

14 (4+8+2)

14

5.0GHz

18MB

Core Ultra 5 225H

4.8GHz

Model

 Cores (P+E+LPE) Threads Boost Clock Smart Cache TDP (Base/Boost) RAM Speed RAM Capacity
Core Ultra 9 285HX

24 (8+16)

24

5.5GHz

36MB

55W/160W

DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5X-8400

96GB (DDR5) / 64GB (LPDDR5X)

Core Ultra 9 275HX

 5.4GHz

Core Ultra 7 265HX

20 (8+12)

20

5.3GHz

30MB

Core Ultra 7 255HX

 5.2GHz

Core Ultra 5 245HX

14 (6+8)

14

5.1GHz

24MB

Core Ultra 5 235HX

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