The debut of the Intel Meteor Lake platform is getting closer, and rumors regarding the next-generation Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake central processing units have already begun to circulate on the internet.
Next-Generation Core Architectures Will Be Integrated Into Intel’s Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake Central Processing Units (CPUs).
It is not a secret that the Meteor Lake central processing units (CPUs) will be replaced by the Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake CPUs in the years 2024 and 2025, respectively. These next-generation CPU families have already been verified by Intel, and based on what we know, they are going to be another incremental step into the disaggregated future that Intel is eager to achieve. Intel has stated that they are committed to making this vision a reality. According to what OneRaichu says:
Optimizing Software for Intel Arrow Lake-H CPUs
We are aware that the next-generation Lion Cove P-Core and Skymont E-Core architecture will likely be included in Intel’s Arrow Lake central processing units (CPUs). Now, according to a rumor that was spread by OneRaichu, it seems as though the 2nd Generation Arrow Lake-H “Core Ultra” CPUs would be outfitted with a new sub-core for the SOC tile.
This was said in the context of the report. While Arrow Lake-H central processing units (CPUs) would include Skymont E-Cores on the Compute Tile, the SOC Tile might have Crestmont E-Cores from Meteor Lake instead. These E-Cores will operate in a manner that is analogous to that of the Meteor Lake LP E-Cores and will be tailored for workloads that require a modest amount of power.
The computing tile for the Arrow Lake-H central processing units will be built on the Intel 20A process node, while the other tiles will use third-party and external nodes like the 3nm process node for the integrated graphics processing unit (iGPU).
The Compute Tile of the Intel Lunar Lake-M CPU family is anticipated to make use of either the 20A or 18A manufacturing node. This is in reference to the CPU lineup. Because 20A is further along in development than 18A, there is reason to believe that it will serve as the basis for the new system.
Overclocking Intel Arrow Lake-H CPUs
In addition, Intel recently demonstrated a working Lunar Lake chip at their Innovation event. This is further proof that the potential manufacturing method for Lunar Lake chips is 20A, while Panther Lake will be manufactured using a process that is less than 20A. It is believed that the compute tile for Lunar Lake CPUs will consist of the same Lion Cove P-Cores and Skymont E-Cores; however, the SOC tile will also incorporate Skymont LP E-Cores.
This is consistent with recent reports that indicate Lunar Lake CPUs will include a greater VPU/NPU increase compared to Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake processors. The central processing units known as Lunar Lake-M that Intel plans to release will be designed specifically for low-power and mobility systems, with the goal of providing the highest possible performance per watt. Around CES 2025, the lineup will be unveiled to the public. As was the case with Meteor Lake CPUs, the Lunar Lake family will not be getting a “socketed” release for desktop computers.
The Intel Mobile Processor Lineup:
CPU FAMILY | LUNAR LAKE | ARROW LAKE | METEOR LAKE | RAPTOR LAKE | ALDER LAKE |
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Process Node (CPU Tile) | Intel 20A? | Intel 20A ‘5nm EUV” | Intel 4 ‘7nm EUV’ | Intel 7 ’10nm ESF’ | Intel 7 ’10nm ESF’ |
Process Node (GPU Tile) | TSMC 3nm? | TSMC 3nm | TSMC 5nm | Intel 7 ’10nm ESF’ | Intel 7 ’10nm ESF’ |
CPU Architecture | Hybrid | Hybrid (Four-Core) | Hybrid (Triple-Core) | Hybrid (Dual-Core) | Hybrid (Dual-Core) |
P-Core Architecture | Lion Cove? | Lion Cove | Redwood Cove | Raptor Cove | Golden Cove |
E-Core Architecture | Skymont? | Skymont | Crestmont | Gracemont | Gracemont |
LP E-Core Architecture (SOC) | Skymont? | Crestmont? | Crestmont? | N/A | N/A |
Top Configuration | TBD | TBD | 6+8 (H-Series) | 6+8 (H-Series) 8+16 (HX-Series) | 6+8 (H-Series) 8+8 (HX-Series) |
Max Cores / Threads | TBD | TBD | 14/20 | 14/20 | 14/20 |
Planned Lineup | U Series? | H/P/U Series | H/P/U Series | H/P/U Series | H/P/U Series |
GPU Architecture | Xe2-LPG (Battlemage) | Xe-LPG (Alchemist) | Xe-LPG (Alchemist) | Iris Xe (Gen 12) | Iris Xe (Gen 12) |
GPU Execution Units | 64 EUs | 192 EUs | 128 EUs (1024 Cores) | 96 EUs (768 Cores) | 96 EUs (768 Cores) |
Memory Support | TBD | TBD | DDR5-5600 LPDDR5-7400 LPDDR5X – 7400+ | DDR5-5200 LPDDR5-5200 LPDDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 LPDDR5-5200 LPDDR5X-4267 |
Memory Capacity (Max) | TBD | TBD | 96 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Thunderbolt 4 Ports | TBD | TBD | 4 | 4 | 4 |
WiFi Capability | TBD | TBD | WiFi 6E | WiFi 6E | WiFi 6E |
TDP | TBD | TBD | 7W-45W | 15-55W | 15-55W |
Launch | ~2025 | 2H 2024 | 2H 2023 | 1H 2023 | 1H 2022 |
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