Intel’s new 2nd Gen Core Ultra chips (announced at CES 2025) are replacing the Ultra 100 series and older Core i5/i7/i9 models. The new lineup includes U, V, H, and HX series, each targeting different needs:
Series | Target Devices | Key Characteristics |
---|---|---|
🟦 U-Series | Fanless or ultra-thin laptops | Ultra-low power (~15W), fewer cores, focused on battery life and light productivity |
🟨 V-Series | Premium ultrabooks, business laptops | Balanced (~20–30W), better performance than U, more efficient than H, newer naming |
🟥 H-Series | Gaming, creator, high-performance laptops | High power (~45W), more cores, faster GPU, ideal for heavy multitasking and content work |
🟪 HX-Series | Desktop-class laptops, mobile workstations | Extreme (~55W+), up to 24 cores, PCIe Gen5, DDR5, high thermal capacity required |