Intel Core Ultra 3 205 spotted in Arrow Lake-S specifications

According to a leaked document, Intel is apparently planning to include the new Core Ultra 3 series in the range of Arrow Lake S processors. The Core Ultra 3 205 model will probably only appear in a configuration without K, KF or F variants and is intended to succeed the previous Core i3 processors.

Specifications of the Core Ultra 3 205

The Arrow Lake S platform will be equipped with a range of new processors, including the Core Ultra 3 205. According to the leaked table, this processor has eight cores. The exact distribution between performance cores (P-cores) and efficiency cores (E-cores) has not been finalized. However, it is expected that the model will use four P-cores and four E-cores. The base frequency is 3.9 GHz, while the turbo clock of the P-cores is expected to reach up to 4.8 GHz. Information on the efficiency core clock rate is not currently known. The CPU is based on Intel’s new architectures: Lion Cove for the performance cores and Skymont for the efficiency cores. These architectures are intended to ensure increased performance and optimized energy efficiency. In addition, the processor is expected to be equipped with an integrated graphics unit with improvements over the previous generation. However, further details on the iGPU are still missing.

Positioning on the market

The Core Ultra 3 205 is positioned as the entry-level model of the new Core Ultra series. It is unlikely that other variants within this series will appear, as the leaked document does not list any other models in the Core Ultra 3 series. The target group is primarily users of systems in the lower performance and price segment. This focus indicates that the processor will be used in low-cost devices or energy-efficient platforms. Compared to previous models such as the Core i3 14100/F, the Core Ultra 3 205 offers a modernized architecture and potentially better performance according to previous reports. The CPU is therefore likely to be used in desktop PCs as well as in all-in-one systems or smaller form factors.

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Missing variants and limitations

A special feature of the Core Ultra 3 205 is that it is not offered as a K, KF or F model according to the table. This means that overclocking is not possible and the processor will have an integrated graphics unit in every configuration. This differentiates the model from higher-end processors that offer overclockable variants or special configurations without iGPU.

Market launch and availability

Intel has not yet announced any official information on the release of the Core Ultra 3 205. However, it is assumed that the CPU could come onto the market in the first quarter of 2025. The presentation is likely to take place at CES 2025, where Intel traditionally holds new processor presentations. The CPU is part of the Arrow Lake S platform, which already includes models such as Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 9. These were introduced recently, so the addition of the Core Ultra 3 205 would cover the lower performance range. With the Core Ultra 3 205, Intel could offer a model aimed specifically at energy-efficient and cost-effective systems. The combination of modern architecture and eight cores could offer solid performance for everyday applications. The lack of overclocking options and the focus on a configuration without variants could indicate that Intel is clearly positioning this processor in a specific market segment. Further details are expected to be announced at CES 2025, where exact specifications and prices are also likely to be presented.

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