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Panther Lake Puts Intel Back on Top, Outspeeding Apple's M5 in Laptops
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Panther Lake Puts Intel Back on Top, Outspeeding Apple's M5 in Laptops

WIRED tests two Panther Lake laptops—MSI Prestige 14 Flip with Core Ultra X7 358H and a 16‑inch Lenovo reference with Core Ultra X9 388H—finding Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 delivers its biggest laptop win in years: the X9 outperforms Apple's M5 by about 33% in multi‑core workloads, XeSS upscaling boosts gaming, and battery life can reach around 22 hours on thin‑and‑light systems. Still, single‑core performance lags Apple, and gaming performance in some titles trails RTX 4050, but Panther Lake marks a meaningful step forward built on Intel 18A manufacturing in Arizona with CHIPS Act backing.

AMD Bets Ryzen AI MAX and 400/300 to Undercut Panther Lake Across Segments
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AMD Bets Ryzen AI MAX and 400/300 to Undercut Panther Lake Across Segments

AMD frames its Ryzen AI MAX as the premier halo platform that it says will outperform Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 in high-end tasks, while Ryzen AI 400/300 are pitched as leaders in mainstream and entry-level laptops thanks to stronger iGPUs and more threads. The company also disputes some CES-era Intel claims on graphics, power efficiency, and scaling, noting that only reviews in the coming days will reveal the true competitive standings across content creation, gaming, and AI workloads.

technology1 month ago

Panther Lake: Intel's comeback aimed at outrunning AMD in laptops and handhelds

Intel’s Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series 3) marks a strategic pivot back to in‑house 18A production, promising 50% higher multithreaded performance than Lunar/Meteor Lake with lower power, while upgrading integrated Arc graphics to compete with RTX 4000-class GPUs and targeting gaming handhelds—an effort to simplify branding and restore momentum in the laptop and handheld market. Hands‑on reviews are forthcoming to verify the gains.

Intel Unveils Panther Lake Core Ultra Chips Aiming to Revolutionize AI and Gaming
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Intel Unveils Panther Lake Core Ultra Chips Aiming to Revolutionize AI and Gaming

Intel has launched its Core Ultra Series 3 mobile processors at CES 2026, featuring the new Panther Lake platform built on the Intel 18A process node, with significant architectural improvements, energy efficiency, and a focus on expanding the mobile PC market amidst a competitive landscape dominated by AMD. The series includes 14 SKUs, with a modular tile-based design, and marks Intel's return to manufacturing critical components in-house while sourcing other parts externally.

Intel Unveils New Chips Aiming to Lead in AI, Gaming, and Future Tech at CES 2026
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Intel Unveils New Chips Aiming to Lead in AI, Gaming, and Future Tech at CES 2026

Intel is shifting its strategy to focus on AI and robotics with its new Core Ultra Series 3 chips, aiming to regain market dominance and innovate in emerging tech like humanoid robots, despite stiff competition from AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The company is also leveraging US government support to bolster domestic manufacturing and aims to improve its core PC business by enhancing AI capabilities and battery life in laptops.

Lenovo Prepares for 2026 with New Panther Lake Devices and Innovative Concepts
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Lenovo Prepares for 2026 with New Panther Lake Devices and Innovative Concepts

Lenovo's 2026 lineup will feature new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors across a range of devices, including premium ThinkPads, Yoga, Legion, and budget models, with details emerging ahead of CES 2026. The top-tier X9 series will power high-end machines like the ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition, supporting advanced features such as dedicated graphics and high-resolution OLED displays, while the X7 series will be used in flagship and versatile devices. These processors are expected to support a wide spectrum of laptops from ultra-light to performance-oriented, with availability starting from Q2 2026.