The latest generation of Intel processors, the Core Ultra 200S series, will launch on Thursday, October 24, alongside new Z890 motherboards from various partners like MSI and Asus. Formerly codenamed Arrow Lake, the Intel Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs will include five models at launch, each with different specifications and starting prices.
The release of the next generation of Intel CPUs will come as the tech giant looks to turn around its fortunes. In February 2024, instability and crash reports concerning Intel's Raptor Lake processors began to spread on social media. Although the company refused to refund affected users, warranty extensions were granted. After months of investigation and testing, Intel claimed that a phenomenon called "Vmin shift instability," which affects the system's minimum operating voltage, was the root cause. Since June, Intel has released four distinct microcode updates to address specific crash scenarios.
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Although some details of the Intel Core Ultra 200S were revealed early, Intel gave users a deep dive into its new lineup. In a video presentation hosted by Intel vice president and general manager Roger...