Intel Unveils Core 200H Processors Based on the Previous Raptor Lake Refresh

Without any formal announcement, Intel appears to have revealed its new Core 200H series processors for high-performance laptops on its website. These processors, based on the older Raptor Lake-H Refresh architecture, have raised eyebrows due to their confusing nomenclature and limited upgrades.

The lineup includes five models: Core 5 210H, Core 5 220H, Core 7 240H, Core 7 250H, and Core 9 270H. At the high end, the Core 9 270H boasts 14 cores (6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores) with a maximum Boost clock of 5.8 GHz for P-Cores and 4.1 GHz for E-Cores. It has a base frequency of 2.7 GHz for P-Cores, a TDP of 45W, and integrated graphics clocked at 1.55 GHz. Meanwhile, the low-end Core 5 210H features 8 cores with a P-Core Boost clock of 4.8 GHz.

No Significant Upgrades in Architecture

The Core 200H processors stick with the Intel 7 node and rely on the same iGPU technology seen in the original Raptor Lake series. Notably, the lineup lacks next-generation graphics capabilities or NPUs, keeping them one step behind Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 200H series.

Confusing Choices for Consumers

Intel’s decision to mix various architectures—such as Lunar Lake, Meteor Lake, Raptor Lake, and Arrow Lake—across its product lines is expected to complicate the laptop-buying process for consumers. The reuse of older architectures under new branding may also confuse shoppers, especially those unfamiliar with the nuances of core configurations and performance differences.