A recent leak has emerged regarding Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake desktop processors, suggesting that overclocking will only be officially supported on the highest-end Z890 motherboards. The leak, shared on Twitter by @jaykihn, provides alleged specs for Intel’s 800 series motherboards.
According to the leaked information, only the Z890 platform will have voltage and base clock adjustments for overclocking, while other chipsets like Intel’s H810, B860, Q870, and W880 will not have this capability. Additionally, there will be no H870 motherboards at all. This means that overclocking will be limited to the premium Z890 platform, marking a departure from Intel’s past practices.
The leak also indicates that the Arrow Lake desktop processors will be compatible with five platforms, with the Zx90 series being the high-end options and the B models focusing on budget offerings. Memory overclocking may be possible on the B860 motherboards, but CPU voltage adjustments will only be available on Z890 boards, making them the most expensive option for enthusiasts.
In terms of PCIe lanes, the H810 supports 33 lanes, the B860 supports 45, and the Q870 supports 56. On the other hand, the W880 and Z890 are expected to offer 60 high-speed PCIe lanes. The Intel Core Ultra 200 CPU family, set to debut in late 2024, will likely be released three to four months after Arrow Lake.
Arrow Lake represents a significant shift for Intel’s desktop computing landscape, introducing a new socket (LGA 1851) and advanced features such as built-in acceleration for AI workloads. The 800 series platform is expected to be more sophisticated than previous versions, although it may not support Thunderbolt 5.
While the overclocking capabilities of Arrow Lake CPUs remain to be confirmed, it is expected that they may have slower clock speeds compared to Raptor Lake Refresh processors, but will still offer faster performance due to architectural improvements. Overall, Intel’s desktop computing strategy is evolving with the introduction of Arrow Lake and the advancements in the 800 series platform.
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