Intel Core Core Ultra 200V laptop could be ready to take on AMD and Qualcomm

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Leaked benchmarks for Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 200V laptop processors have surfaced, indicating that Chipzilla may be able to mount a formidable challenge against rivals AMD and Qualcomm with its new processors later this year.

Qualcomm has already taken the first step with its ARM-based Elite X chips, which, while offering exceptional battery life, only offer moderate gaming performance. Close behind, AMD’s Strix Point chips are expected to debut in a few weeks, while Intel’s Lunar Lake is expected to be released later in the year.

While we know that Qualcomm and AMD both have solid offerings with their robust integrated GPUs capable of supporting gaming, it wasn’t clear what Intel planned to do to combat this.

According to PC Games, this aspect of the new Intel Core Ultra 200V chips was reportedly evaluated in the recent leak attributed to Twitter user known as Jaykihn.

The leaked data shows a Lunar Lake processor running in both 17W and 30W modes, running a series of tests including 3DMark Timespy, Cinebench’s multi-threaded test, and Geekbench 5.4. Of particular note is the Timespy benchmark, which records Lunar Lake achieving 3,438 points in 15W mode and 4,151 points in its 30W configuration.

These results are compared to AMD’s current Hawk Point mobile chips, which reach up to 3,517 points in 35W mode. Meanwhile, another leak from Twitter user @9550pro offers a glimpse of AMD’s upcoming Strix Point chips in the same benchmark. According to this leak, the AMD chip scores around 3,500 points in 15W mode and around 4,000 points in 54W mode.

The leaks imply that Intel’s new processors could surpass AMD’s in terms of peak GPU performance. Still, at reduced power levels, the AMD chip appears to offer comparable performance with slightly lower power consumption.

However, caution should be exercised before drawing any firm conclusions. First of all, these are just leaks, and neither AMD nor Intel have verified these numbers. The tests likely involve engineering samples, which may not be entirely representative of the finished products.

It’s also important to consider Intel’s track record with its Arc desktop graphics cards, which have demonstrated reasonable power but have been marred by inconsistent driver and game support despite continued updates.

Chipzilla’s new chips could excel in some games, but their reliability as a core product for mobile gaming remains to be seen, especially when compared to the consistency of Intel’s Arc A770.

At the same time, AMD’s recent forays into mobile gaming, particularly with the advent of portable gaming PCs pioneered by Steam Deck, have been notable. Devices like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion have delivered commendable performance, and expectations are high for upcoming AMD-powered successors like the Zotac Zone. Conversely, the Intel-powered MSI Claw struggles to achieve consistent performance.