Intel is on the verge of unleashing its new Core Ultra 200 series ‘Arrow Lake-S’ processors, and recent whispers suggest they’ll be sticking around for a while. The original plan for an ‘Arrow Lake-S Refresh’ has been scrapped, making way for Nova Lake as the next generation, followed by Razer Lake in 2026 or later. This extended lifespan means we can expect to see Intel’s Core Ultra 200 series powering our desktops for the foreseeable future.
Along with these generational shifts, Intel is introducing a brand-new LGA 1851 socket for Arrow Lake-S, replacing the familiar LGA 1700 socket used with previous generations. However, the fate of LGA 1851 beyond Arrow Lake-S remains shrouded in mystery. Will it be carried over to Nova Lake and Razer Lake, or will Intel opt for a new socket? This decision could significantly impact consumers and motherboard manufacturers.
As we welcome the new era of Core Ultra processors, Intel is also bidding farewell to the iconic ‘Core i’ branding we’ve known for years. Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 are being replaced by a unified ‘Core Ultra’ branding, initially introduced with the laptop-focused Core Ultra 100 series ‘Meteor Lake’ CPUs. The desktop launch of Core Ultra 200 series ‘Arrow Lake-S’ marks the official transition to this new branding across all platforms.
With Intel’s Core Ultra 200 series ‘Lunar Lake’ laptop CPUs already out in the market and the much-anticipated ‘Arrow Lake-S’ desktop processors just weeks away, the future of computing looks bright and packed with innovation. The extended lifespan and new branding represent a significant change for Intel, and it’s a change that’s sure to reshape the landscape of desktop computing.
