At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, Intel introduced its latest lineup of processors—the Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200H, 200HX, and 200S—expanding its Core Ultra (Series 2) portfolio to commercial AI-powered PCs. Workstations featuring these processors will carry Intel’s vPro branding, offering enhanced security, stability, and advanced connectivity options.
David Feng, Vice President of the Client Computing Group and General Manager of Client Segments at Intel, emphasized the importance of 2025 for PC upgrades. “2025 is a pivotal year for PC refresh, and with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, we’re delivering the most advanced commercial systems to date. Our AI PC processors cater to every form factor, from thin-and-light productivity devices to high-performance workstations,” he stated in a press release.
Commercial PCs powered by the Intel Core Ultra 200V series are already available, while systems featuring the 200U, 200H, 200HX, and 200S processors are expected to start shipping by the end of March.
Performance Enhancements and Comparisons
Intel highlighted the significant performance improvements of its latest processors over previous-generation chips. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, when compared to the four-year-old Core i7-1185G7—a typical lifecycle for commercial PCs—delivers:
- 2.84x higher multicore performance in Cinebench 2024
- 1.39x faster performance in Procyon office productivity tests
- 1.97x faster video editing capabilities
Intel Assured Supply Chain (ASC) Initiative
In addition to the new processors, Intel also introduced the Assured Supply Chain (ASC) programme, a specialized client system-on-chip (SoC) initiative designed to enhance transparency and security in silicon manufacturing. This initiative ensures a digitally attested chain of custody for each chip, reducing risks related to counterfeit hardware, safeguarding financial interests, and protecting ecosystem partners from reputational damage.
Initially, the ASC program will be available for commercial mobile and desktop processors. The first set of ASC-certified products is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2025 and will be identifiable by the letter “A” at the end of the processor’s branding.
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