Intel Core Ultra Series 2 “Arrow Lake-S” Desktop Processors Start Selling

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Intel today formally launched its Core Ultra Series 2 “Arrow Lake-S” desktop processors in the new Socket LGA1851 package, along with compatible motherboards by partners based on the new Intel Z890 chipset. Launching today are models targeting the gaming PC and overclocker crowds, all models launching today are unlocked, and ready for overclocking. Leading the pack is the Core Ultra 9 285K (8P+16E, 36 MB L3 cache), priced at USD $590, followed by the Core Ultra 7 265K (8P+12E, 30 MB L3 cache), priced at $390; and the Core Ultra 5 245K (6P+8E, 24 MB L3 cache), priced at $310. The 265KF and 245KF are variants without iGPU, priced $15 lower than the 265K and 245K, respectively. You can read all about these chips in our detailed reviews linked below.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Review | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Review | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Review