Recent information indicates that the upcoming Intel Core 200 series processors without the "Ultra" designation might not belong to the Arrow Lake CPU family. Specifically, the Core 5 210H model appears to be based on either the Raptor Lake or the older Alder Lake architecture, both of which are part of Intel's processor lineup. Leaked specifications reveal that the Core 5 210H features eight cores and twelve threads, similar to the Core i5-12450H. However, details such as cache size have not been officially confirmed.
If the Core 5 210H is based on the Alder Lake architecture, it is expected to have a 7 MB L2 cache. Conversely, a Raptor Lake-based model would likely include a 12 MB cache. The difference in cache size could lead to significant variations in processing performance and efficiency. Performance benchmarks from leaked CrossMark results show that the Core 5 210H has a score of 1,399, which is slightly lower than the Core i5-12450H's average score of 1,445. This suggests that the performance between these models may be similar. However, engineering samples often have different clock rates compared to the final retail versions, so the actual performance of the Core 5 210H upon release may vary.
In addition to processing capabilities, the choice of architecture affects power efficiency and thermal performance. Raptor Lake offers improvements in multi-threading and power management compared to Alder Lake, which could result in better performance in multi-core applications and more efficient energy use, especially in mobile and laptop devices. Therefore, if the Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, users might experience enhanced performance and efficiency.
Intel has already introduced its Arrow Lake-S-based Core Ultra 200 series, which targets high-end computing tasks. The non-Ultra variants of the Core 200 series are expected to be announced in January 2024 during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), along with corresponding laptop models. These non-Ultra processors are anticipated to cater to mainstream and business segments, offering a balance between performance and cost. Official confirmation from Intel regarding the architecture and specifications of these non-Ultra Core 200 series processors is still pending.
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