Intel has confirmed that its 14A process technology will now enter high-volume production in 2028 as CEO Lip-Bu Tan expresses confidence in the node to offer competitive power, density, cost, and schedule. Intel 14A Schedule Moves Ahead With High-Volume Production Now Commencing In 2028 Intel has reported another strong financial quarter, highlighting strong demand as a major driver of their revenue. During the earnings call, Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, offered a progress update in the Foundry business. Intel's "Disciplined Execution" and exceeding confidence that comes from its internal product designs and external customers have established Intel Foundry as a competitive […]

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Another vendor, another price hike. The RAMpocalypse keeps pushing hardware costs, and there is no sign of stopping. Framework Announces Another Price Hike for its Products as LPCAMM2 Costs Grew Over 2X in a Small Time Frame The latest price hike in memory will shock you, and this is probably the highest price hike we have seen in months, especially for the LPCAMM2 memory modules. OEMs and system integrators have been announcing new price hikes for months now, and it's not surprising to see another price adjustment by these vendors. Popular OEM Framework has an update on the same. The […]

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More new mini PCs are being launched with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, coupled with capacity RAM. Lenovo Launches YOGA AI Mini PC, Featuring 16-Core Ultra X7 358H Processor for Up To 180 TOPS of AI Power Lenovo has quickly adopted Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 3, aka Panther Lake, processors for its devices, and whether you look at its laptop catalog or mini PC arsenal, you will find newer offerings with these chips. The company has now debuted its latest high-end mini PC called YOGA AI Mini PC, which is already available with processors like Core […]

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At Computex 2026 Minisforum was showing off their upcoming MS-03 mini-PC, the successor to their popular MS-01 and aiming to bring more of a good thing with Intel's new Panther Lake platform

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More and more vendors are releasing Wildcat Lake-based systems, and MINIX is the latest vendor to launch a Wildcat Lake-based mini PC. MINIX Debuts N304-AI Mini Host, Powered by Core 3 304 Processor, Providing up to 15 TOPS of AI Power Chinese hardware maker MINIX has released its latest mini host, featuring the Intel Wildcat Lake platform. The mini host is called the N304-AI mini, which is powered by the Intel Core 3 304 processor. The Core 3 304 processor is the weakest in the Core Ultra Series 3 lineup, featuring a 1+4-core configuration. It's based on the same Cougar […]

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More and more companies are adopting Intel Wildcat Lake for their embedded systems and the latest one is AAEON. AAEON Prepares UP WCL/Edge and UP Nexus WCL/Edge Systems and Developer Boards With Intel Wildcat Lake Processors The Intel Wildcat Lake, also known as the Core Ultra Series 3 processors, is now being deployed in all kinds of devices. From laptops to mini PCs, the processor stack has found its place in many areas, thanks to the SoC design that suits a wide range of workloads that many were looking for at an affordable price. AAEON is the latest vendor to […]

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Intel explains Project Firefly and why it matters for the mainstream market for users on a budget. Intel Project Firefly Targets The Masses, Bringing Cost-Effective Notebook Solutions Based on Intel Wildcat Lake Team Blue has been doing amazing since the launch of Panther Lake, aka Core Ultra Series 3, but perhaps it's not the only processor stack the company is trying to expand to the mainstream market. It appears that Intel wants to target the "budget" segment where premium devices often appear missing, which is why the Wildcat Lake exists. The Wildcat Lake is essentially a downgraded Panther Lake stack […]

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Intel shared more details and performance benchmarks of its game-changing Arc G3 Extreme chip for gaming handhelds. Intel To Lead The Gaming Handheld Segment With Its Arc G3 Extreme Chip, Over 40% Faster on Average & Twice As Efficient As AMD's Z2 Extreme Before Computex, Intel announced its Arc G3 series, which is based on the same architectures as the Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips but designed with gaming handhelds in mind. This means that Intel isn't just taking laptop SKUs and putting them on handhelds; instead, the Arc G3 is meticulously designed for low-power and high-performance handhelds. […]

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Intel will be going big on the stage, and we expect multiple product stacks being introduced at the Computex event. What to Expect From Intel Computex 2026 Presentation? While Intel Core Ultra Series 2 may not have been able to push Intel out of its current state, Intel has promising plans in the coming months. With the release of Panther Lake, aka Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the company has been on fire, releasing newer variants of the chips to deliver solid computing power for a wide range of products, especially the mobile platform. Panther Lake has been a huge […]

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Intel has confirmed that its next-gen Clearwater Forest "Xeon 6+" CPUs are now in full production, targeting a launch this year. Intel's Next Big 18A Chip Is On Its Way As Full Production of Clearwater Forest "Xeon 6+" CPUs Commenced Clearwater Forest will be the latest product utilizing the 18A process technology. While the first products, Panther Lake "Core Ultra Series 3" and Wildcat Lake "Core Series 3", aim at the client segment, Clearwater Forest "Xeon 6+" will be positioned within the data center segments, mainly at 6G and Edge AI workloads. In its latest oneAPI Toolkit briefing, Intel confirms […]

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Googlebook laptops might feature some super-premium specs based on a year-old listing, which points to Intel Panther Lake with 12 Xe3 cores. Intel Panther Lake-Powered Googlebook Laptops Might Be Aiming at the Premium Segment Last week, Google introduced its new family of laptops called Googlebook. The Googlebook laptops are more premium than Chromebook laptops, and based on older listings, their specs look really high-end. The first references to a Googlebook laptop were possibly made last year in shipping manifestos, which listed a Chromebook laptop with Intel's Panther Lake 12Xe CPUs. This was before Panther Lake launched, and way before anyone […]

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Intel might be working on more variants of the Panther Lake series, but the new patches reveal something unusual. Linux Kernel Patch Shows Intel Panther Lake R With Model ID 223; Could be Panther Lake Variants for Rugged Devices Intel is making sure to use the Cougar Cove and Darkmont Cores on different variants of Panther Lake. The company debuted these with the Core Ultra Series 3 mobile processors, but also utilized them on the Wildcat Lake, which are aimed at the entry-level and low-power devices. Similarly, Intel is bringing another variant of Panther Lake to the world, but it's […]

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Framework has introduced its brand new Laptop 13 Pro, featuring LPCAMM2 support & powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs. Framework Unveils Its First Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Laptop, The Laptop 13 Pro, Powered By LPCAMM2 Memory Today at the Framework Next-Gen Event, Framework showcased a range of laptop updates, including its brand new Framework Laptop 13 Pro. The new laptop is built from the ground up, offering higher performance, higher battery life, and the same modularity that you'd expect from a Framework design. Starting with the specs, the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is powered by Intel's Core […]

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This ultra-compact mini PC is available in various configurations, ranging from entry-level 6-core to high-end 16-core Panther Lake chips. MSI Introduces Panther Lake-Based Ultra-Power-Efficient and Ultra-Compact Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Mini PC, Starting at $569 Popular hardware manufacturer, MSI, has launched its latest Intel Panther Lake-based mini PC called Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG, which is one of its most compact mini PCs yet. Aimed at enterprise and business environments, the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG brings a powerful configuration in a tiny box that measures just 0.51 liters in volume. The machine is super lightweight and incredibly small, making it easier […]

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The fastest Intel-based mini PC from GMKtec is going to launch in two days, and here's what you can expect from the configuration. GMKtec to Launch EVO-T2 Series Mini PC on 30th March, Starting at $1,899 for 64 GB + 1 TB Configuration; $60 Discount for Early Subscribers but Only 50 Units Available Mini PC maker, GMKtec, announced the launch of its latest mini PC series called EVO-T2 nearly two weeks ago, but that debut was specific to China. The company has now announced the global launch of its most powerful Intel-based mini PC. The EVO-T2 series mini PC offers […]

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Intel has introduced its latest commercial client portfolio, led by the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and a pair of professional‑grade Arc Pro GPUs. The lineup targets business laptops, desktops and workstations, with a focus on efficiency, security and as you would expect in 2026, AI‑accelerated workloads.

The Core Ultra Series 3 processors are built on Intel’s new 18A manufacturing process. These chips aim to deliver higher performance per watt, improved integrated graphics and expanded on‑chip AI acceleration.

In the slides below you can see some of the performance charts from Intel showing the performance improvement for the new Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs in a number of applications, ranging from ML Perf 1.5 and UL Procyon to Crossmark, Speedometer 3.1 and 3DMark.

For integrated graphics in the Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs, Intel is utilising the new Xe 3 architecture, offering up to 12 Xe 3 cores, led by the Arc B390 iGPU in the Core Ultra X7 and X9 models. In the slides below, Intel details the performance of this top-end iGPU in apps like Maya, Unreal Engine, Solidworks and more:

Alongside all of this, Intel has also announced new Arc Pro desktop graphics cards for workstations. The new Arc Pro B70 offers up to 32 Xe cores and 32GB of VRAM, tuned for multi-agent AI tasks. There is also going to be an Arc Pro B65 launching in April, with 20 Xe cores and 32GB of VRAM. In the slides below Intel details the performance improvement for the Arc Pro B70 versus the previous Arc Pro B60 GPU:

Finally, vPro is also receiving a number of major updates. A new certification program has been put in place to optimise application behaviour and reduce unnecessary background activity. Device IQ introduces AI‑driven analytics to help IT teams detect and diagnose issues at a faster pace, with broader integration planned for later in 2026. The company is also expanding its vPro Fleet Services, offering a turnkey, SaaS‑based activation model tied directly into Microsoft Intune for simplified deployment.

Laptops powered by Core Ultra Series 3 will begin rolling out from March 31st. The Arc Pro B70 launches today, with the B65 following in mid‑April. Intel’s new Xeon 600 workstation processors, announced earlier this year, are also now available at retail.

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Intel has one more CPU to offer in the Arrow Lake HX family, but the core configuration is unknown. Lenovo and MSI Prepare Gaming Laptops With Core Ultra 7 251HX Rated at 55W; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB @115W Also Mentioned Even though Intel has moved to the newer CPU series called Core Ultra Series 3, aka Panther Lake, the company is reportedly preparing more SKUs in the previous lineup. The Arrow Lake series is reportedly getting another SKU in the HX family, meant for high-performance devices. As spotted by @94G8LA, it's the Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX, that was […]

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Intel has launched its brand new Bartlett Lake & Panther Lake CPUs aimed at Edge applications with up to 12 P-Cores. Intel Finally Brings 12 P-Cores With Its Bartlett Lake CPUs, Panther Lake For Edge Also Launched Intel is expanding its Edge AI offerings with the launch of two new processor lineups, the Core Series 2 "Bartlett Lake" and Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake". Both of these families are designed for various AI applications, with the Bartlett Lake offerings aiming at desktop solutions & Panther Lake offerings aiming at the mobility side of things. Starting with Intel Bartlett Lake-S […]

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This ultra-compact device will carry powerful hardware despite being so small, and will have all the modern connectivity. FEVM is Reportedly Preparing an Ultra-Portable and Thin Panther Lake-Based Device; Brings Dual LAN Ports, 3x M.2 Slots, and Dual-Fan Cooling FEVM's new prototype doesn't look like a mini PC because it's incredibly smaller than conventional mini PCs. This even appears smaller than the ultra-compact form-factor mini PCs, as it measures just under 2 CM thick. While the information is not official, the leaker @94G8LA says this device will be powered by a Panther Lake processor, rated at 55W. So, it's most […]

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