• Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors

    INTEL

    Will Fastie

    By Will Fastie

    Once again, new naming conventions make understanding Intel’s processors confusing.

    Late last week, Intel announced a series of new Core Ultra processors for desktop computers. These are designated “S” models. A month ago, Intel announced Core Ultra processors for laptops, designated “V.”

    At least for the moment, this is all very confusing. My big takeaway is that the V models are optimized for AI in the most popular form factor, laptops. The S models are optimized for the desktop gaming market. These initial S models do not perform as well for AI.

    Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.42.0, 2024-10-14).