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Intel Core Ultra 3 205 8-Core Desktop Processor – Up to 4.9GHz – LGA1851 – OEM

Experience modern processing performance, efficient multitasking, and next-generation platform technology with the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 Desktop Processor. Built on Intel’s Arrow Lake architecture, this processor provides an excellent foundation for everyday computing, business productivity, home computing, and professional desktop systems.

Featuring an innovative hybrid architecture with eight processing cores, comprising four Performance-cores (P-cores) and four Efficient-cores (E-cores), the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 delivers responsive performance across a variety of computing workloads.

The Performance-cores operate at a base frequency of 3.8GHz and reach turbo speeds of up to 4.9GHz, while the Efficient-cores operate at 3.2GHz and boost up to 4.4GHz. This hybrid design intelligently balances performance and power efficiency.

With 15MB of Intel Smart Cache and 16MB of L2 cache, the processor provides efficient data access and responsive application performance.

Integrated Intel Graphics delivers graphics capabilities for everyday computing, multimedia playback, office applications, and compatible multi-display configurations without requiring a dedicated graphics card.

Supporting next-generation DDR5 memory up to 6400MT/s and PCI Express 5.0 connectivity, the Core Ultra 3 205 provides a modern platform for high-speed memory, graphics cards, and NVMe storage devices.

Designed for the Intel LGA1851 socket, this processor is compatible with supported Intel 800-series motherboards, including selected Z890, B860 and H810 platforms.

With a processor base power of 57W, the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 offers an efficient solution for modern desktop builds.

Supplied in OEM/tray packaging, this processor is ideal for system integrators, custom PC builders, and business computer deployments.

FEATURES:

• Powered by Intel Arrow Lake desktop architecture.


• Intel Core Ultra 3 Series 2 processor.


• Eight-core hybrid processing architecture.


• Four Performance-cores and four Efficient-cores.


• Eight processing threads.


• Performance-core turbo frequency up to 4.9GHz.


• Efficient-core turbo frequency up to 4.4GHz.


• 15MB Intel Smart Cache.


• 16MB L2 cache.


• Integrated Intel Graphics.


• Intel AI Boost NPU for supported AI workloads.


• Supports DDR5 memory up to 6400MT/s.


• Dual-channel memory architecture.


• PCI Express 5.0 connectivity.


• Up to 20 PCIe lanes from the processor.


• Intel virtualization technology support.


• Efficient 57W processor base power.


• Designed for Intel LGA1851 motherboards.


• OEM/tray packaging for system integration.

SPECIFICATIONS:

GENERAL

• Brand: Intel


• Product Family: Intel Core Ultra 3


• Product Name: Core Ultra 3 205


• Product Code: CP-IR205O


• Architecture: Arrow Lake


• Generation: Core Ultra Series 2


• Processor Type: Desktop CPU


• Package Type: OEM / Tray


• Processor Socket: LGA1851

PROCESSOR SPECIFICATIONS

• Total Cores: 8


• Performance Cores: 4


• Efficient Cores: 4


• Total Threads: 8


• Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.8GHz


• Performance-core Maximum Turbo: 4.9GHz


• Efficient-core Base Frequency: 3.2GHz


• Efficient-core Maximum Turbo: 4.4GHz


• Intel Smart Cache: 15MB


• L2 Cache: 16MB


• Processor Base Power: 57W


• Maximum Turbo Power: 76W

MEMORY

• Supported Memory: DDR5


• Maximum Memory Speed: 6400MT/s


• Memory Channels: 2


• Maximum Memory Capacity: Up to 256GB (platform dependent)


• ECC Support: No

GRAPHICS

• Graphics Controller: Intel Graphics


• Graphics Type: Integrated


• Graphics Base Frequency: 300MHz


• Maximum Graphics Frequency: 1.8GHz


• Xe Cores: 2


• External Display Support: Yes, motherboard dependent

AI CAPABILITIES

• AI Accelerator: Intel AI Boost NPU


• NPU Performance: Up to 13 TOPS

EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY

• PCI Express Support: PCIe 5.0 / 4.0


• Maximum Processor PCIe Lanes: 20


• Graphics Interface: PCIe 5.0


• Storage Connectivity: PCIe 5.0 / 4.0, motherboard dependent

COMPATIBILITY

• Processor Socket: Intel LGA1851


• Compatible Chipset Family: Intel 800 Series


• Compatible Motherboards: Selected Z890, B860 and H810 motherboards


• Memory Type: DDR5 only


• Operating Systems: Windows 11 and compatible 64-bit operating systems

COOLING & POWER

• Processor Base Power: 57W


• Maximum Turbo Power: 76W


• Thermal Solution: Not included


• Cooling Requirement: Compatible LGA1851 CPU cooler

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Intel Core Ultra 3 205 Desktop Processor x1 (OEM / Tray)


• Retail CPU Cooler: Not included


• Retail Packaging: Not included