Intel has delayed the release of its Core Ultra 200K Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs by a week. Initially set for October 17, the launch, along with the Z890 motherboards, has been rescheduled for October 24. Multiple sources have confirmed this information, so it seems reliable unless Intel decides to adjust the date again.

The first embargo, which is still set to lift on October 10, will mark the official announcement of Intel’s new platform. During this time, the company is expected to unveil five Core Ultra 200K SKUs, and reviewers will be allowed to showcase the Z890 motherboards they have already received. This will also be the first time Intel officially refers to these boards as Z890, rather than using the term “next-gen.”

In addition to the naming details, Benchlife has reported, based on sources close to motherboard manufacturers, that Z890 motherboards will come with the “Intel Default Profile” enabled by default. It’s not yet clear whether this is a mandatory requirement from Intel or if it will apply to all boards. However, it is known that many of these motherboards will also offer an “Extreme Profile” option.

Intel has generally overlooked how motherboard manufacturers handle power, voltages, and out-of-the-box overclocking capabilities. This has been a long-standing issue, but due to reported stability problems with Raptor Lake CPUs, Intel has swiftly implemented new regulations.

The upside is that with the Default Profile in place, reviewers using different motherboards should no longer see major variations in their testing methods or final results. This is also beneficial for users, as it reduces the likelihood of experiencing stability issues.

Source & Image: Benchlife