Intel Raptor Lake Next laptop lineup limited to HX series, up to Core 9 with 24 cores
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Intel is reportedly planning a Raptor Lake Next refresh for laptops, but limited to the HX series (high-power processors). This means the lineup will target gaming laptops and mobile workstations, with no mention of H, P, or U-series models. The top SKU is expected to be Core 9 with 8+16 cores (24 cores total), continuing the use of desktop-class silicon in mobile form factors.
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This means Intel is preparing high-power notebook processors based on Raptor Lake Next.
There is no mention of H, P or U-series models.
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