Intel has made a significant move to revamp its fortunes by unveiling a massive lineup of new Core processors at CES 2025. This announcement comes on the heels of the company's worst year since going public in 1971, and the forced departure of CEO Pat Gelsinger. The stakes are high, and Intel is betting big on these new chips to turn its fortunes around.

The new processors, ranging from the Core 3 for lighter tasks to the high-performance Core Ultra 200H, are designed to address the overheating issues that plagued Intel's 13th- and 14th-generation Core CPUs. The company has a lot to prove, and these new chips are a crucial step in regaining market share.

The Core Ultra Series 2 lineup includes a range of processors, each with its own unique features and capabilities. The Core Ultra 200V series, for instance, is designed for commercial applications and features Intel's vPro enterprise-focused ecosystem, which includes hardware-based threat detection tech, optimized apps, and stability and validation programs. The Core Ultra 200HX series, on the other hand, is aimed at enthusiast notebooks, while the Core Ultra 200H is designed for thin and light devices.

Each of the new Core Ultra processors is available in low power (35 watts), standard power (65 watts), and high power (125 watts) configurations, with 14 to 24 cores. Some models also come with extras like Intel's newest Wi-Fi technology, Intel Wi-Fi 7, and memory on the package. The processors feature a mix of "P-cores" for performance, "E-cores" for efficiency, and "low-power E-cores" for even greater power efficiency.

Intel claims that its newest generation of P-cores have been re-engineered with AI-based power management and other optimizations, while its new E-cores are its "most efficient" yet. The company is also touting the improved performance of certain Core Ultra processor SKUs, with the Core Ultra 285 reportedly offering 2.9x better graphics performance than its predecessor.

In addition to the Core Ultra Series 2, Intel also announced other processors, including the Core 200S series, Core 200H series, Core 100U series, and the Core 3 processor. These processors are designed for a range of applications, from desktop performance to commercial use cases.

PCs featuring the new Core Ultra 200V, HX, H, U, and S chips will be available starting later this month, with systems featuring the Core Ultra 200H processors arriving in early Q1 of this year. The Ultra 200HX-based systems are expected to follow in late Q1.

Intel's move to revamp its processor lineup is a crucial step in the company's efforts to regain market share and overcome past challenges. With the Core Ultra Series 2 and other new processors, Intel is betting big on its ability to deliver high-performance, efficient, and secure solutions for a range of applications. Only time will tell if this gamble will pay off, but one thing is certain – the stakes have never been higher for Intel.