Intel has announced the update of its vPro platform at the presentation of its new Core Ultra 200 processors for laptops held at CES 2025. As expected, the renewal has revolved around its expanded capabilities for AI tasks and those of this platform that stands out for its security and hardware management.
The Intel vPro platform is the computing foundation that the chip giant uses for business environments. Designed with the demands of the modern workplace in mind, it comprises a set of hardware and software technologies built for business and integrated directly into personal computers, highlighting the features of Hardware-based security and remote management capabilities.
Intel vPro 2025, main features
Intel usually updates its business platform with each major launch of its computing catalog and this has happened at the Las Vegas fair, with a new version of its most advanced chips and also introduced at CES, the Core Ultra 200, which incorporates professional capabilities to deliver a new comprehensive approach to performance that powers AI workloads and enables discovery of next-generation experiences.
AI is fundamentally changing technology, from the PC to the edge to the cloud, and redefining the way we work, create and collaborate. Next-generation technologies will provide employees with powerful new tools that improve productivity and make intelligent, personalized computing more accessible than ever.
At CES 2025, Intel has shown How the possibilities of AI on PCs are advancingespecially for professionals and enthusiasts on the go. As an application to Intel vPro, this means better collaboration and video streaming, advanced content creation, productivity and security support, and even accessibility tools, so everyone can enjoy a professional-grade experience.
User Productivity
AI empowers people to achieve new levels of productivity. Visual and audio effects help employees look and sound their best while collaborating remotely, with best-in-class business solutions optimized for Intel Core Ultra processors. Personal assistants and large language models promise to streamline daily workflows, meeting preparation, and project management.
Intel Core Ultra mobile processors (Series 2) can power these demanding AI workloads, delivering the responsiveness and low latency that users need. The combined power of the CPU, GPU, and NPU enables higher-quality work to be executed faster in the areas of content creation, data visualization, design, research, and similar tasks common to business professionals. . The new Intel vPro processors enable better business outcomes wherever AI PCs are deployed.
AI for security, security for AI
As security threats become more sophisticated, the need for advanced detection and protection technologies also increases. Intel Core Ultra processors extend the NPU to third-party security software vendors, allowing applications to become more effective and efficient at detecting and responding to threats. Additionally, the Intel vPro platform provides a more secure computing foundation for AI apps and data with a robust set of security features that PC manufacturers must integrate into all PCs that carry the vPro badge.
Endpoints ready for services
Device management applications depend on device data. endpoints to make the right configuration, maintenance and service decisions. Intel Device Discovery provides a method for local and remote applications to gain greater visibility into endpoints, with a rich set of data covering device profile, history, and capabilities. This includes an inventory of the Intel vPro platform features present and their configuration status.
CPUs con Intel vPro
Intel has added vPro capabilities to a dozen new processors, mainly the new ones Core Ultra 200H and its higher performance variants, the Core Ultra 200HXhighlighting the flagship model Core Ultra 9 285H, with six P cores, eight E and two LPE, adding 16 cores without hyperthreading. Its maximum frequency rises to 5.4 GHz, it has 8 GPU cores and its TDP is 45 watts.
Intel has also improved support for the latest connectivity standards and in addition to HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1, they support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. They also have Thunderbolt 4 technology by default, while some versions may obtain Thunderbolt 5 independently and depending on the laptop manufacturer.
The new Intel vPro 2025 platform will be available this quarter through the laptops that its partners (Lenovo, ASUS, Dell, MSI, HP…) are presenting at CES 2025.