Intel is preparing to launch its next-generation Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake CPUs, which will include the Core Ultra 200 series. These CPUs will support Gen5 on all PC platforms and offer a range of I/O configurations. The upcoming Intel platforms will cater to various needs, from high-end desktops to thin and light designs. The … Read more
A recently leaked diagram of the Arrow Lake platform gives us a glimpse of the upcoming 800-series motherboards designed for next-gen CPUs using the LGA 1851 socket. The leaked diagram suggests that Intel will provide a total of 32 PCIe lanes, with two NVMe SSD slots connected to the CPU, and the platform does not … Read more
Intel is currently organizing events for board vendors and partners to introduce its new LGA-1851 socket and the upcoming 800-series chipset that will power the Core Ultra 200-series “Arrow Lake” desktop CPUs. Some leaked details reveal that the 800 series chipset will feature a full PCIe configuration, with Arrow Lake-S processors having 16 dedicated PCIe … Read more
Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra (Arrow Lake-S) desktop processors are set to introduce the LGA1851 socket and Intel’s 800 series desktop chipset. The leaked platform map reveals significant upgrades, including 32 PCIe lanes for improved connectivity options. The allocation of PCIe lanes is designed strategically, with 16 lanes dedicated to a PCI-Express 5.0 x16 PEG slot … Read more
An alleged benchmark showing the Intel Arrow Lake desktop CPU outperforming the 14900KS by up to 20% in single-core performance has been leaked. The benchmark, shared on a forum by a user, showcases the purported Intel Arrow Lake CPU running on a next-gen Z890 motherboard. While details such as CPU SKU, core count, and clock … Read more
In preparation for upcoming Linux tests of AMD Ryzen AI 300 series laptops, a comparison was conducted in the Phoronix lab between various Intel/AMD laptops to assess performance. The focus of this comparison was on how the existing AMD Zen 4 laptop, specifically the Framework 13 and Framework 16 models, stacks up against the Intel … Read more
Intel has officially announced that their upcoming Arrow Lake 800 series motherboards will no longer support DDR4 memory, opting instead for the newer DDR5 standard. This decision marks a significant shift in the industry as DDR4 has been the go-to memory choice for several years. The move to DDR5 signifies Intel’s commitment to staying ahead … Read more
PC Guide is a trusted source for product recommendations, using a combination of independent consumer research, extensive testing, and market analysis. The Intel 14th generation CPUs have been underwhelming for those seeking a future-proof upgrade, as they offered minimal performance improvements over the 13th generation. The i9-14900K is still powerful, but consumers are eager for … Read more
Intel is gearing up to release its Arrow Lake-S processors in Q3 2024, with a series of events planned to showcase new Arrow Lake-S compatible 800 series motherboards. The chipmaker will be introducing the upcoming LGA-1851 platform to distributors and motherboard partners, with a focus on the 800 series motherboards, including the Z890. A leaked … Read more
Intel is set to shake things up with its upcoming Arrow Lake architecture by changing the core layout of its processors. Instead of the traditional design with two rows of primary Performance cores and multiple banks of Efficient cores, Arrow Lake could feature a new layout with four P cores surrounding two banks of four … Read more