Intel reveals Laminar RH2 and RM2 CPU coolers

Intel has quietly introduced a refreshed CPU cooler alongside its new Core Ultra 200 non-K series processors. The Laminar RH2, bundled exclusively with the Core Ultra 9 285, promises improved cooling performance and a touch of style with integrated ARGB lighting. As for the new RM2, bundled with the remaining 65W Core Ultra 200 series processors, it will be similar to its predecessor but with a bigger plastic frame around the fan.

While Intel's CES 2025 keynote was somewhat light on surprises, the company (via @momomo_us) quietly introduced its new stock coolers designed for the 65W non-K Core Ultra 200 series after the keynote.

The Laminar RH2 is the new “high-end” model, featuring a sleek design with ARGB lighting and a focus on quiet operation. It uses an aluminium heatsink with a copper heat column for efficient heat transfer. Intel claims that the cooler offers “near-silent” performance, suggesting improvements in both cooling capacity and noise levels compared to previous stock coolers.

The Laminar RH2 will be bundled exclusively with the Core Ultra 9 285 processor, the flagship model in the 65W non-K lineup. For the other Core Ultra 5/7 200 series SKUs, Intel will include the smaller Laminar RM2 cooler, which lacks ARGB lighting and a more compact heatsink.

Intel will release the 65W Core Ultra 200 series in a few days, so it shouldn't take long before we can try out the new CPU coolers bundled with them.

KitGuru says: While stock coolers often get a bad rap for their mediocre performance, the Laminar RH2 appears to be a step in the right direction. For Core Ultra 9 285, it should be good enough. 

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