Intel is set to release its Core Ultra 200 series desktop processors, codenamed "Arrow Lake-S," on October 10, 2024, with market availability starting from October 24. This launch marks a significant upgrade to the Lion Cove and Skymont architectures for P-Core and E-Core, respectively, along with a transition to the LGA 1851 socket with 800-series chipsets.

The LGA 1851 socket is reportedly similar in physical specifications to the current LGA 1700, used in Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. Existing sockets might still be viable for use.

The image is for reference and does not depict the actual hotspot area of LGA 1851.

According to information from Wccftech, attributed to Overclock forum user Der8auer, although the LGA 1851 and LGA 1700 sockets are ostensibly compatible, internal changes in chip layout and process technology have pivoted the hotspot location higher on Intel’s new Arrow Lake processors, no longer centering on the top cover. This shift could influence current cooler performances, necessitating new cooler designs that accommodate this offset to maximize thermal performance. For instance, in a water-cooled system, the cooler's inlet should ideally be on the upper part, and the outlet on the lower. Reversing their positions could reduce cooling efficiency.

Notably, AMD's Ryzen 7000/9000 series encountered similar challenges with offset hot spots, leading some water and air cooling manufacturers to optimize their designs for enhanced performance and user experience. It is expected that Intel Arrow Lake processors will not present a major challenge for these manufacturers, given their prior experience.