On Sept. 3, 2024, Intel launched its Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series processors, setting a new standard for mobile AI performance. With the most efficient family of x86 processors ever, Intel delivers exceptional performance, breakthrough power efficiency, a massive leap in graphics performance, no-compromise application compatibility and enhanced security. It’s everything consumers need to create, connect, play or learn on the go.
The Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors represent the latest evolution of AI PCs. Through partnerships with leading independent software vendors, broad ecosystem support and more than 500 optimized AI models, PCs powered by the newest Intel Core Ultra processors empower users to take full advantage of what AI can offer.
The new processors will power the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs with more than 95 consumer designs from over 25 of the world’s top manufacturing partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI and Samsung.
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Intel Core Ultra 200V Series Processors Explained in 60 Seconds
Here’s a one-minute breakdown of four things to know about Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series processors, code-named Lunar Lake. Introduced at the company’s Next-Generation Core Ultra Launch Event on Sept. 3, 2024, the mobile client processors boost breakthroughs in efficiency, compute, graphics and AI performance. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors deliver exceptional performance and breakthrough x86 power efficiency to run the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs. Intel introduced the new family of mobile processors on Sept. 3, 2024, in advance of IFA Berlin. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors are the most efficient x86 processors ever built. They deliver breakthrough x86 power efficiency, exceptional core performance, a massive leap in graphics and unmatched AI compute. Intel introduced the new family of mobile processors on Sept. 3, 2024, in advance of IFA Berlin. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors deliver exceptional performance and breakthrough x86 power efficiency to run the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs. Intel introduced the new family of mobile processors on Sept. 3, 2024, in advance of IFA Berlin. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors are the most efficient x86 processors ever built. They deliver breakthrough x86 power efficiency, exceptional core performance, a massive leap in graphics and unmatched AI compute. Intel introduced the new family of mobile processors on Sept. 3, 2024, in advance of IFA Berlin. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors deliver exceptional performance and breakthrough x86 power efficiency to run the industry’s most complete and capable AI PCs. Intel introduced the new family of mobile processors on Sept. 3, 2024, in advance of IFA Berlin. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors are the most efficient x86 processors ever built. They deliver breakthrough x86 power efficiency, exceptional core performance, a massive leap in graphics and unmatched AI compute. Intel introduced the new family of mobile processors on Sept. 3, 2024, in advance of IFA Berlin. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel, speaks Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at a launch event in advance of IFA Berlin to introduce Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Jim Johnson, senior vice president and general manager of the Client Business Group at Intel, speaks Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at a launch event in advance of IFA Berlin to introduce Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel, speaks Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at a launch event in advance of IFA Berlin to introduce Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
John Solomon (right), vice president and general manager of ChromeOS & Education at Google, displays a Chromebook Plus laptop from Acer with Jim Johnson, senior vice president and general manager of the Client Business Group at Intel, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at a launch event in advance of IFA Berlin to introduce Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Luca Rossi (right), executive vice president and president of Intelligent Devices Group at Lenovo, joins Jim Johnson, senior vice president and general manager of the Client Business Group at Intel, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at a launch event in advance of IFA Berlin to introduce Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Pavan Davuluri (right), corporate vice president for Windows + Devices at Microsoft, joins Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at a launch event in advance of IFA Berlin to introduce Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Alex Cho (right), president of personal systems at HP, displays an HP laptop with Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at a launch event in advance of IFA Berlin to introduce Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Sam Burd (right), president of Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies, displays a Dell XPS 13 laptop with Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at a launch event in advance of IFA Berlin to introduce Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
At a launch event on Sept. 3, 2024, in advance of IFA Berlin, Intel introduced the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. Intel and its partners were part of the event. They included (from left): Luca Rossi, executive vice president and president of Intelligent Devices Group at Lenovo; Alex Cho, president of personal systems at HP; Sam Burd, president of Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies; Jim Johnson, senior vice president and general manager of the Client Business Group at Intel; Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel; Pavan Davuluri, corporate vice president for Windows + Devices at Microsoft; and John Solomon, vice president and general manager of ChromeOS & Education at Google. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Partner Quotes
Original Equipment Manufacturers
Acer: “We’re excited about the new Intel Core Ultra processors announced today, which unlocks new AI experiences on our new Acer Swift laptops. Acer’s mission has always been to break barriers between people and technology, and through our long-standing partnership with Intel, we are empowering people to do more and go further while working, creating and playing in everyday life.”
–Jerry Kao, COO at Acer Inc.
ASUS: “The powerful new Intel Core Ultra processors at the heart of our latest Zenbook, Vivobook, ExpertBook and NUC PCs deliver unmatched performance and enable a wide range of AI experiences. With these new devices, Intel and ASUS are empowering users to harness the full potential of AI to enjoy smarter, more intuitive computing.”
–Rangoon Chang, corporate vice president, Consumer Business Unit at ASUS
Dell Technologies: “We’re all in on AI, and our advantage is strong with our comprehensive AI PC portfolio. Now, with the addition of the newest Intel Core Ultra processors, our selection of AI PCs offers even greater versatility with a focus on all-day battery life and improved graphics performance. From creators to everyday users, these advancements will help customers be more productive, save more time and do even more with their PC.”
–Sam Burd, president of Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies
HP: “Our next-generation AI PCs are empowering everyone from knowledge workers to data scientists to unlock the power of AI. This is more than innovating devices, but it is transforming the way people work. HP and Intel have co-engineered our newest HP OmniBook Ultra Flip, which delivers impressive gen-over-gen performance improvements and new capabilities powered by its NPU. Together, with Intel, we are set to reshape the future of work.”
–Alex Cho, president, Personal Systems at HP Inc.
Lenovo: “Our AI PCs are poised to transform computing by becoming more personalized, productive and secure. With over 60% of PCs shipped by 2027 expected to be AI-capable, Lenovo is dedicated to delivering smarter technology that elevates user experiences. Our close partnership with Intel has been instrumental in co-developing new AI devices, announcing later this week, that harness advanced computing architectures and natural interactions, ensuring consumers and businesses have the tools they need to thrive in the AI era.”
–Luca Rossi, executive vice president and president of Intelligent Devices Group at Lenovo
LG: “Congratulations to the Intel team for the launch of the new Intel Core Ultra processors! We are excited to continue to strengthen our partnership with Intel in this AI era. With powerful Lunar Lake on our ultra-light, ultra-thin LG gram, we can offer to our customers new possibilities and new experiences that can take personal computing to a new level.”
–YS Lee, senior vice president and head of IT Business Unit at LG Electronics
MSI: “MSI is pleased to collaborate with Intel to announce our four new laptops featuring Intel’s newest Intel Core Ultra processors, offering unparalleled AI performance and exceptional battery efficiency. This partnership with Intel highlights our commitment to delivering top AI-driven experiences. These brand-new MSI AI+ laptops are time-to-market, ready for our customers. We are also the first and only brand to integrate Intel Core Ultra processors into handheld devices with our newly designed Claw 8 AI+, offering our end users a next-level gaming experience to be enjoyed anywhere, anytime.”
–Eric Kuo, executive vice president and Notebook Business Unit general manager at MSI
Samsung: “The long-standing partnership between Samsung and Intel has enabled us to collaborate on the most capable AI PC yet, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, powered by the groundbreaking Intel Core Ultra processors. Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is the next leap in the Galaxy AI ecosystem. Together with Intel, we're offering users more choice and the AI-powered computing innovation to surpass their expectations for performance, mobility, connectivity and beyond to transform their everyday lives.”
–MC Lee, vice president and head of Galaxy Ecosystem for Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics
Integrated Software Vendors
Adobe: “Adobe and Intel continue to collaborate to deliver cutting-edge innovations and exceptional customer experiences across all creative workflows from imaging and design to video and 3D and more. We are excited to work with Intel to incorporate their next-generation GPU with XMX AI accelerators in our tools like Adobe Photoshop to accelerate and enhance creative workflows.”
–Maria Yap, vice president, Digital Imaging at Adobe
Distinct AI: “At Distinct AI, our commitment to running GenAI locally sets us apart in a market dominated by cloud-based solutions. … We believe that Intel’s technological innovations will further empower our users to unleash their creativity instantaneously and privately, without the latency and privacy concerns associated with cloud computing.”
–Chris Pierce, CEO and co-founder of Distinct AI
MAGIX: “MAGIX appreciates the definition of clear AI PC requirements and is excited about the upcoming announcement of Lunar Lake, the first Intel CPU platform to meet these requirements with a 45 TOPS NPU compute capacity and improved energy efficiency at the same time. We are looking forward to attractively thin-and-light, yet smart and powerful next-gen notebooks for VEGAS creators with new AI XPU features soon.”
–Hagen Hirche, CTO at MAGIX
McAfee: “Our collaboration and integration with Intel Core Ultra processor’s NPU ensure a seamless customer experience, enhance deep-fake-detection performance and ensure privacy by processing data locally, offering consumers both security and efficiency.”
–Dan Huynh, vice president of Business Development at McAfee
Skylum: “We’re excited to be one of the first software development companies to leverage the next-gen PC and deliver brand-new user experience for our customers. An impressive 40+ TOPS of Lunar Lake’s NPU are capable of significantly boosting Luminar Neo’s most computational-intensive operations such as Supersharp, Denoise and Upscale in comparison to the previous generation, Meteor Lake, all whilst consuming considerably less battery. Together with XMX Systolic Graphics, which boasts 59 TOPS, the Lunar Lake CPU proves to be the most powerful Intel CPU Luminar Neo was ever run on.”
–Ivan Kutanin, CEO at Skylum
Stability.AI: “At Stability.AI we are excited to see how our leading image, video, audio, language and code generative AI models are optimized to perform locally on Intel’s latest AI PCs. We are harnessing the power of CPUs, GPUs and NPUs to serve our rapidly expanding joint user base.”
–Shan Shan Wong, chief operating officer at Stability.AI
TrendMicro: “Today’s consumers may not be aware of the sensitive data they have on their PCs, which could inadvertently be sent to the cloud or accessed by malicious actors trying to take advantage of new local technologies. Trend Micro is the first to drive data detection and protection capabilities utilizing the new NPU power of Intel Core Ultra processors so consumers can identify, organize, protect and control how their most sensitive data is used. With these kinds of capabilities, AI PCs are set to deliver better data privacy and the consumers who adopt this solution will enjoy better security.”
–Eric Shulze, vice president of Product Management at TrendMicro
Upstage: “Upstage is excited to bring the full potential of on-device generative AI use cases to the forefront with Intel’s next-gen AI PC with Lunar Lake. Our enterprise clients have been clear in requesting LLM applications on-prem and on-device that offer productivity gains while protecting their data and intellectual property locally. By utilizing Intel’s AI PC with enhanced XPU acceleration, we expect to achieve a technical milestone in enabling the on-device GenAI development and deployment, bringing new productivity opportunities for our enterprise customers.”
–Sung Kim, CEO and co-founder at Upstage
Xsplit: “We are very excited with the possibilities that Lunar Lake brings. Our largest int8 quantized background segmentation model runs 80% faster on Lunar Lake’s NPU compared to Meteor Lake right out of the box. We observe similar gains in GPU inferencing, with an impressive 80-100% speedup. These significant performance gains on Lunar Lake will enable us to add additional product-enhancing AI workloads that were not previously possible.”
–Andreas Hoye, CEO at Xsplit
Zoom: “Intel’s adoption of neural processing unit (NPU) across their AI PC portfolio means that Zoom will have the ability to deliver new generative AI capabilities to customers using Intel Core Ultra processors. Those customers will also benefit from improved power efficiency and performance for clearer, crisper virtual backgrounds and an improved on-video experience, enabling their users to present their best selves while using Zoom. Together, Zoom and Intel are working to unlock greater potential for individuals and organizations to help boost their productivity, transform their collaboration and enable more meaningful human-to-human interactions with Zoom AI Companion.”
–Xuedong Huang, chief technology officer at Zoom