For several days now, the leaks surrounding the next generation of Intel Core Ultra 200S processors, known as ‘ Arrow Lake ‘, which will replace ‘ Raptor Lake ‘, have been multiplying in the run-up to Intel’s imminent announcement. Following the leaks concerning the performance of the Core Ultra 9 285K by Chinese media and the photo of the 285K delid by Codecommando, a new leak from Codecommando has appeared today, revealing the chip’s heating point.
In the photo shared by Codecommando, we can see a comparison between the Core i9-14900K and the Core Ultra 9 285K in terms of the heating point. You can see that the i9-14900K’s heating point is located in the center of the chip. On the other hand, for the Core Ultra 9 285K, this heating point is moved upwards, to the north of the chip.
The Core Ultra 9 285K: problematic heating?
We can also see that the heating point of the Core Ultra 9 285K is smaller than that of the i9-14900K. However, this shift could pose a number of problems in terms of cooling. This could be particularly problematic with watercooling systems, where the cold spot is often located in the center of the cooling block. With the heating point moving towards the top of the chip, current cooling solutions are likely to be less efficient. This lack of efficiency could lead to overheating in this specific area, affecting performance.
As with Ryzen processors, it is likely that optimizations will be required for cooling solutions, particularly watercooling systems and waterblocks. These optimizations would aim to align the cold spot more precisely with the chip’s hotspot. This could include the development of offset mounting kits, often referred to as offset mounts. These have already made their appearance on the new Ryzen chips, and make it possible to gain a few degrees by moving the cooling block slightly over the heating point.
These adjustments enable the cooling to be positioned more effectively on the processor’s main heating zone. This will ensure better heat dissipation and optimal performance for users of future Core Ultra processors.