Intel Comet Lake-S reportedly set for a comeback

In one of the most unexpected product updates we've seen in a long time, Intel has quietly added a new processor to its official Ark database. But this isn't a new Arrow Lake Refresh or a sneak peek at Nova Lake. Here, we're talking about the new Core i5-110, a 6-core CPU based on the five-year-old “Comet Lake” architecture and the venerable 14nm process node.

As first spotted by @momomo_us, the Core i5-110 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor for the older LGA1200 socket, featuring a base clock of 2.9 GHz and a maximum turbo of 4.3 GHz. It also features the integrated UHD Graphics 630. For all intents and purposes, this is a re-release of the Core i5-10400 from back in 2020, now with a new, somewhat confusing model number.

What makes this launch truly bizarre is the price. The Core i5-110 has a retail price of $200. In today's market, that is a tough sell, as Arrow Lake CPUs can be found for less.

KitGuru says: How do you feel about the ongoing trend of re-releasing CPUs for generations long-past? 

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