Intel Arrow Lake refresh to add NPU capabilities, Copilot+ features to desktop PCs

Editor's take: Microsoft currently offers its Copilot+ service on select all-in-one and laptop designs. However, Intel may soon shake up the market with its upcoming Arrow Lake refresh CPU lineup. Gamers, take note: there's nothing particularly exciting for you in this release.

Intel is preparing to launch an upgraded version of its Arrow Lake CPU series, featuring slightly higher clock speeds and a brand-new NPU aimed at users interested in AI technologies.

According to Korean sources cited by ZDNet, the new CPU line is expected to arrive in the second half of the year and will likely disappoint many PC users still waiting for a true Intel comeback against AMD's performance lead in the desktop market.

The updated Arrow Lake chips are expected to include the new "NPU 4" silicon design, adding AI acceleration capabilities similar to those found in Copilot+ systems. If accurate, the refreshed Core ...