Intel has apparently launched the Core Ultra 7 251HX, a processor in the Arrow Lake HX series, although the launch was quiet and not widely publicized. The processor is reported to have 18 cpu cores and is said to have been spotted in listings for gaming laptops. Its performance is being compared to other processors, including the Core i9 14900HX and its own siblings, with some reports suggesting it may offer advantages in certain areas, such as single-core performance and efficiency.