New Intel gaming CPUs will bring a surprise Arrow Lake upgrade, hints new report

A new Intel CPU lineup is reportedly in the works, based on the Arrow Lake architecture used in its existing Core Ultra 200 gaming CPUs. According to the latest rumor, the Intel Arrow Lake refresh is coming to both desktops and laptops, and given Intel’s previous naming strategies, it could possibly use Intel Core Ultra 300 branding. Previous rumors had pointed to the Intel Core Ultra 200 range being the only CPUs to use the new LGA1851 motherboard socket, severely limiting its longevity compared to AMD’s AM4 and AM5 sockets. However, if this rumor is true, you could buy the best gaming motherboard you can afford for Intel Arrow Lake now, and potentially still be able to upgrade to a next-gen CPU later. Continue reading New Intel gaming CPUs will bring a surprise Arrow Lake upgrade, hints new report MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review

Mar 13, 2025 - 19:53
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New Intel gaming CPUs will bring a surprise Arrow Lake upgrade, hints new report
New Intel gaming CPUs will bring a surprise Arrow Lake upgrade, hints new report

A new Intel CPU lineup is reportedly in the works, based on the Arrow Lake architecture used in its existing Core Ultra 200 gaming CPUs. According to the latest rumor, the Intel Arrow Lake refresh is coming to both desktops and laptops, and given Intel’s previous naming strategies, it could possibly use Intel Core Ultra 300 branding.

Previous rumors had pointed to the Intel Core Ultra 200 range being the only CPUs to use the new LGA1851 motherboard socket, severely limiting its longevity compared to AMD’s AM4 and AM5 sockets. However, if this rumor is true, you could buy the best gaming motherboard you can afford for Intel Arrow Lake now, and potentially still be able to upgrade to a next-gen CPU later.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review