Intel's newest mobile processors, named the Core Ultra 100 series, include some processors that do not bear the 'Ultra' designation. These processors still utilize the Raptor Lake architecture, which corresponds to Intel's 13th and 14th generation Core processors for desktops. Interestingly, the lifecycle of Raptor Lake appears to be exceptionally long, with expectations that it will make an appearance in the upcoming Core 200 series.
In the BAPCo CrossMark test database, the Core 7 250U, Core 7 250H, and Core 5 220H processors were identified. The Core 7 250U features 10 physical cores and 12 logical cores, the Core 7 250H has 14 physical cores and 20 logical cores, and the Core 5 220H comes with 12 physical cores and 16 logical cores. Crucially, these are not Arrow Lake or Lunar Lake processors, as those are expected to be branded as Core Ultra 200 series.
Could these be Meteor Lake processors? This seems unlikely. Meteor Lake includes two LP E-Cores on its SOC module, typically combined in configurations such as 2P+4E+2LP, 2P+8E+2LP, 4P+8E+2LP, and the full 6P+8E+2LP. These configurations do not align with the core counts of 10C/12T, 12C/16T, and 14C/20T found in the aforementioned processors unless LP E-Cores are entirely disabled.
Additionally, the Core 7 250H and Core 5 220H processors are paired with 3200MHz memory, which is clearly DDR4. Since Meteor Lake does not support DDR4, it is evident these are Raptor Lake processors.
Thus, Intel's next generation of mobile processors is expected to include at least three architectures: Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Raptor Lake. Whether the Meteor Lake architecture will be incorporated into the Core (Ultra) 200 series remains uncertain. Notably, Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Meteor Lake do not support DDR4 memory, leaving Raptor Lake as the sole Intel product supporting DDR4, hinting at its continued presence and potential updates to the LGA 1700 platform in the desktop market.