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Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) Desktop Processor 295K (AT8076806442)

• Architecture: Arrow Lake-S (15th Generation), featuring “Lion Cove” Performance-cores (P-cores) and “Skymont” Efficient-cores (E-cores). It’s built on an advanced manufacturing process (likely Intel 20A or TSMC 3nm equivalent).
• Core Configuration: 24 Cores (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
• Threads: 24 Threads (Arrow Lake-S desktop processors do not utilize Hyper-Threading on E-cores, so the thread count matches the core count).
• Max Turbo Frequency:
  • Overall Max Turbo Frequency: Expected to be up to 5.7 GHz or higher.
  • Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency: 5.7 GHz (if supported, as on 285K)
  • Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.6 GHz (if supported, as on 285K)
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz (or higher for 295K)
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.6 GHz
• Base Frequency:
  • Performance-core Base Frequency: Expected to be around 3.7 GHz (similar to 285K or slightly higher).
  • Efficient-core Base Frequency: Expected to be around 3.2 GHz.
• Socket: FCLGA1851 (LGA 1851). This new socket is backward compatible with LGA 1700 cooler mounting mechanisms.
• Cache:
  • 36 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3 Cache)
  • 40 MB L2 Cache
• Power:
  • Processor Base Power (PBP): Likely 125W (standard for Intel’s high-end K-series desktop CPUs).
  • Maximum Turbo Power (MTP): Expected to be 250W or potentially higher (e.g., 295W PL2 “Extreme”) for sustained peak performance, especially during overclocking.
• Integrated Graphics: Intel Graphics (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU)
  • Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz
  • Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: Up to 2.0 GHz
  • Xe-cores: 4
  • GPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 8
  • Supports high-resolution outputs (e.g., 8K @ 60Hz via DP2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 FRL).
• AI Acceleration: Includes Intel AI Boost (Neural Processing Unit – NPU)
  • NPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 13
  • Overall Peak TOPS (Int8): Expected to be around 36 TOPS (combining CPU, GPU, and NPU).
• Memory Support:
  • Max Memory Size: Up to 192 GB (or 256 GB)
  • Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s (natively supported, with higher speeds possible via overclocking, especially with CUDIMM memory).
  • Max # of Memory Channels: 2 (Dual-channel)
  • ECC Memory Supported: Yes
• PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
  • Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 24 (CPU direct lanes: typically 1×16+2×4, 2×8+2×4, or 1×8+4×4).
• Cooler: This “K” series processor does not include a stock cooler. Given its high power limits and overclocking potential, a very high-performance aftermarket cooling solution (e.g., a top-tier air cooler or a 280mm/360mm AIO liquid cooler) is absolutely essential.
• Launch Date: Expected to be in Q4 2024 (October-December 2024) or Q1 2025 as the flagship for the Arrow Lake-S desktop lineup.
• Recommended Customer Price (MSRP): Expected to be at the top tier of the desktop lineup, potentially around $589 – $700+.

Key Features:

• Unlocked for Overclocking: The “K” designation allows enthusiasts to push performance beyond stock specifications.
• Ultimate Desktop Performance: As a Core Ultra 9, it’s designed for the most demanding tasks, including high-refresh-rate gaming, professional content creation, heavy multitasking, and complex simulations.
• Advanced Hybrid Architecture: Leverages a mix of powerful P-cores and efficient E-cores for optimal performance and power management across diverse workloads.
• Integrated AI Acceleration: The dedicated NPU provides significant boosts for AI-driven applications and features, making it future-ready for the “AI PC” era.
• Cutting-Edge Platform Support: Full support for PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory, enabling the fastest GPUs, NVMe SSDs, and memory modules available.
• Integrated Graphics: While a discrete GPU will be used by most buyers, the integrated Intel Graphics provide display functionality and can assist with certain workloads like video encoding.

The Core Ultra 9 295K is positioned as the top choice for enthusiasts and professionals who demand the absolute best in desktop CPU performance and are willing to invest in a premium cooling solution and supporting components to unleash its full potential.