Even as we thought Intel had moved on from its older-generation CPUs, surprises still arise. Intel's five-year-old "Comet Lake" designs remain in circulation, as evidenced by the latest addition to the Intel Ark database. As noted by @momomo_us, Intel has introduced a curious Core i5-110 processor, a 6-core, 12-thread CPU built on Intel's well-known 14 nm+++ node, paired with UHD Graphics 630. With a TDP of 65 Watts, the CPU features a base clock of 2.9 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.3 GHz. These specifications closely resemble a refresh of the Core i5-10400, which has the same core and clock configuration based on the Comet Lake microarchitecture.

With an MSRP of $200, it's questionable whether this "value" purchase offers any real-world advantage, considering that more modern processors are available at the same price point. However, for LGA1200 users currently using lower-tier i3 processors, this might be a sensible upgrade. For anyone else building a DIY PC, the value proposition is lacking. Current Core Ultra 5 200S series "Arrow Lake" CPUs start at $236 MSRP, but real-world deals on Amazon and other retailers show prices below $180. Of course, additional costs such as motherboard and memory should be considered in the final purchase decision, but the high MSRP for a five-year-old CPU seems unjustified.