{"id":26286,"date":"2026-01-06T19:31:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=26286"},"modified":"2026-01-06T19:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:31:36","slug":"intel-core-ultra-3-series-launched-with-x7-and-x9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=26286","title":{"rendered":"Intel Core Ultra 3 Series Launched with X7 and X9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">At Intel\u2019s press conference today at CES 2026, CEO Lip-Bu Tan wasted no time taking the stage to reinforce what Intel has been busy with and echoed my thoughts from our prior Intel Tech Tour in September that they\u2019ve been eagle-eyed on getting their next-gen Intel Core Ultra 3 processors out to retail. And they are on track, with pre-orders beginning from today, 6<sup> <\/sup>January, and <b>global availability starting late this month from 27 January<\/b>. Intel also added that they plan to deliver many more design wins throughout the first half of 2026, and we can expect further processors in the series, like the non-Ultra versions, too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">We\u2019ve a detailed story on all the nuts and bolts about the Intel Core Ultra 3 series, including what was improved and why it was a focus for this launch. In this article, let\u2019s get down to the processor models that are launched for this new platform, right after a quick summary of technical highlights.<\/p>\n<section class=\"_expanded_lwxdk_22\"><button class=\"_title_lwxdk_1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Article Jumplist<\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"9\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M1 1L9 8L17 1\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<ol class=\"_list_lwxdk_28\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">1. <!-- -->Highlights of the new processor platform<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">2. <!-- -->The new Core Ultra 3 series processor SKUs<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">3. <!-- -->Intel debuts a new X7 and X9 processor class designation<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">4. <!-- -->What\u2019s common to all the Core Ultra 3 processors?<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">5. <!-- -->In Summary<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">6. <!-- -->Wait, there\u2019s more.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">7. <!-- -->And don\u2019t forget Edge Computing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"highlights-of-the-new-processor-platform\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Highlights of the new processor platform<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1906\" height=\"1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fd7e7d01b7f2a7275d874ce405b000b3c5c19383b33a944de76a4902ee49d9e2?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fd7e7d01b7f2a7275d874ce405b000b3c5c19383b33a944de76a4902ee49d9e2?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fd7e7d01b7f2a7275d874ce405b000b3c5c19383b33a944de76a4902ee49d9e2?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fd7e7d01b7f2a7275d874ce405b000b3c5c19383b33a944de76a4902ee49d9e2 1906w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/fd7e7d01b7f2a7275d874ce405b000b3c5c19383b33a944de76a4902ee49d9e2?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.7829747427502338;contain-intrinsic-size:1906px 1069px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Intel\u2019s Core Ultra 3 series (codename Panther Lake) platform marks one of the company\u2019s most ambitious leaps in years, bringing together its cutting-edge Intel 18A process node, new RibbonFET transistors, and PowerVia backside power delivery to deliver significant gains in performance and efficiency across the board. Consumers can expect up to 50% higher CPU and GPU performance compared to the previous generation (Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake), thanks to redesigned Cougar Cove P\u2011cores, Darkmont E\u2011cores, larger caches, smarter power management, and a return of the memory\u2011side cache. <\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The new Xe3 GPU\u2014available with up to 12 cores\u2014pushes integrated graphics into entry\u2011level discrete GPU territory, offering up to 120 AI TOPS and new features like multi\u2011frame generation (XeSS\u2011MFG) for smoother gaming. AI performance also gets a boost with the redesigned NPU5, which delivers higher throughput in a smaller silicon footprint. Connectivity too sees a rare generational jump with Wi\u2011Fi 7 Release 2, Bluetooth 6.0 with extended range and device\u2011distance sensing, and integrated Thunderbolt 4. <\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Fundamentally, the Core Ultra 3 series is available is a scalable offering that\u2019s designed with three base configurations starting from an 8C + 4Xe for the thin and light laptops, stepping up to 16C + 4Xe for creators and gamers who need more power and to couple it with discrete GPUs, and finally an 16C + 12Xe offering that\u2019s expressly made for high-performance edge computing, robotics, handheld gaming consoles and can even double up for thin and light gaming machines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableOverflow_ag6jz_1\">\n<table class=\"_tableStyles_ag6jz_5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"_tableHeadRow_ag6jz_18\">\n<th class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9 _fontBold_ag6jz_14\">Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9 _fontBold_ag6jz_14\">8-core<\/th>\n<th class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9 _fontBold_ag6jz_14\">16-core<\/th>\n<th class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9 _fontBold_ag6jz_14\">16-core 12Xe<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">CPU Cores<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 8<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 16<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">GPU Cores<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 4 Xe3 cores<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 4 Xe3 cores<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 12 Xe3 cores<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">NPU<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">NPU5<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">NPU5<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">NPU5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Memory (LPDDR5x)<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 64GB (6800MT\/s)<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 96GB (8533MT\/s)<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">Up to 96GB (9600MT\/s)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"_tableBodyRow_ag6jz_22\">\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">I\/O<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">12 PCIe lanes<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">20 PCIe lanes<\/td>\n<td class=\"_cellStyles_ag6jz_9\">12 PCIe lanes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"the-new-core-ultra-3-series-processor-skus\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">The new Core Ultra 3 series processor SKUs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1740\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/8ac72c33568ff59edc25b7209ce9aa5503e4b6eb29d45ba5a1067f53075051fe?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/8ac72c33568ff59edc25b7209ce9aa5503e4b6eb29d45ba5a1067f53075051fe?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/8ac72c33568ff59edc25b7209ce9aa5503e4b6eb29d45ba5a1067f53075051fe?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/8ac72c33568ff59edc25b7209ce9aa5503e4b6eb29d45ba5a1067f53075051fe 1740w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/8ac72c33568ff59edc25b7209ce9aa5503e4b6eb29d45ba5a1067f53075051fe?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:2.0232558139534884;contain-intrinsic-size:1740px 860px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Image: Intel<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"intel-debuts-a-new-x7-and-x9-processor-class-designation\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Intel debuts a new X7 and X9 processor class designation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">To demarcate the most powerful new models with the most capabilities, which is the 16C + 12Xe config, after consulting industry partners, Intel has debuted the <b>Core Ultra X7<\/b> and <b>Core Ultra X9<\/b> designations to these processors. These build on the exiting Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 9 classes, but the X-edition denotes the use of the 12Xe graphics core. Most other processor models use a 4Xe graphics core (or its derivative, hence you can even see some with just two graphics cores).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/17533f928858c12ffc46038e36d7a6cd224343170cb9a4574e0041530aeddeb4?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/17533f928858c12ffc46038e36d7a6cd224343170cb9a4574e0041530aeddeb4?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/17533f928858c12ffc46038e36d7a6cd224343170cb9a4574e0041530aeddeb4?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/17533f928858c12ffc46038e36d7a6cd224343170cb9a4574e0041530aeddeb4?w=2000&amp;q=85 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/17533f928858c12ffc46038e36d7a6cd224343170cb9a4574e0041530aeddeb4?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.7761989342806395;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1126px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Additionally, the X7 and X9 based laptops will feature not just one Intel sticker to denote the processor class, but also the <b>Intel Arc graphics sticker<\/b> for easier recognition on the retail-front. Lastly, the new official name of the 12Xe graphics engine is<b> Intel Arc B390<\/b>. This is still a technical marketing name for use on specs sheets, but it will unlikely be called out in any other way besides the X7 and X9 processor stickers together with an Intel Arc graphics sticker at the retail front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">What can you expect? Intel\u2019s tests indicate you can expect the <b>same performance from a laptop equipped with a GeForce RTX 4050 GPU<\/b>. What\u2019s more interesting is that the power draw of such a laptop is measured around 60W, but Panther Lake\u2019s top CPU \u2013 the Core Ultra X9 388H with Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics, can deliver <b>similar performance at just 45W sustained platform power draw<\/b>. Impressive stats that we would love to also test out with retail-ready laptops shipping in the coming month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1618\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0b0e6285edde624c2582d743bb28bde854b02ee40cf726d0ebb28f85c0fe2f78?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0b0e6285edde624c2582d743bb28bde854b02ee40cf726d0ebb28f85c0fe2f78?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0b0e6285edde624c2582d743bb28bde854b02ee40cf726d0ebb28f85c0fe2f78?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0b0e6285edde624c2582d743bb28bde854b02ee40cf726d0ebb28f85c0fe2f78 1618w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/0b0e6285edde624c2582d743bb28bde854b02ee40cf726d0ebb28f85c0fe2f78?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.9588377723970944;contain-intrinsic-size:1618px 826px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Image: Intel<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Intel also states that it\u2019s over 70% faster than their fastest Lunar Lake processor and AMD\u2019s HX370-based laptop on Full HD resolution gaming. Needless to say, Intel isn\u2019t going to hold back on Qualcomm either, sharing that it can\u2019t run many of the games in their test portfolio and those that do run, they come up far slower. However, we\u2019ve to caveat that this is against their older Snapdragon X Elite class processors and not the more recently launched X2 Elite. So we\u2019ll have to dig in further in time to come for a more even comparison, though we don\u2019t think the game compatibility support is going to improve overnight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-common-to-all-the-core-ultra-3-processors-\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">What\u2019s common to all the Core Ultra 3 processors?<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"1-a-powerful-npu-all-through-the-stack\" class=\"_subHeading2_1k87u_112 _base_1k87u_1\">1) A powerful NPU all through the stack<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1856\" height=\"1086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/4030bffb9e7fb9b54e287282820b59daf8bab38b1b9462d5547dd87b530fcbfb?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/4030bffb9e7fb9b54e287282820b59daf8bab38b1b9462d5547dd87b530fcbfb?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/4030bffb9e7fb9b54e287282820b59daf8bab38b1b9462d5547dd87b530fcbfb?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/4030bffb9e7fb9b54e287282820b59daf8bab38b1b9462d5547dd87b530fcbfb 1856w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/4030bffb9e7fb9b54e287282820b59daf8bab38b1b9462d5547dd87b530fcbfb?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.70902394106814;contain-intrinsic-size:1856px 1086px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">I would have to say the highlight would be the all-new NPU5 engine that\u2019s used throughout \u2013 be it an Ultra 9, Ultra 7 or Ultra 5 class of processors. More than the same engine type, their throughput is mostly the same, ranging between 46 and 50 NPU TOPS in performance. This indicates that the NPU5 engine is mostly intact across the classes, and throughput varies only due to other factors such as processor speed, cache size, and memory speed\/size.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">With so much core NPU power, the entire Intel Core Ultra 3 series line-up is also Microsoft CoPilot+ AI PC compliant from the get-go. Here\u2019s more reading on this marketing schema and what tools are accessible for such laptops and systems.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-new-xe3-graphics-engine-everywhere\" class=\"_subHeading2_1k87u_112 _base_1k87u_1\">2) New Xe3 graphics engine everywhere<\/h3>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Another commonality is that all the processor SKUs use the new Intel Xe3 graphics engine, so their technical competence and feature support are identical across the ranks, though only the X7 and X9 parts use the 12-core graphics engine (Intel Arc B390). While we\u2019re at this, do note that there\u2019s an interesting 10-core Xe3 GPU with an Intel Arc B370 marketing name in the Core Ultra 5 338H part, but it\u2019s strangely not assigned to the X-class range. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-large-addressable-memory-size\" class=\"_subHeading2_1k87u_112 _base_1k87u_1\">3) Large addressable memory size<\/h3>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Almost all the processor models support up to 128GB of DDR5 or 96GB of LP5x memory, which is a big jump in addressable memory over past processors. The only problem now is that the memory market hasn\u2019t been kind to the entire industry, with limited production of consumer-class memory, which is increasing the cost of acquiring this memory. If you haven\u2019t noticed, memory silicon producers are gearing up for enterprise memory needs (thanks to the rise of AI adoption across businesses), because it translates to far higher margins. While this is an industry-wide limitation, it\u2019s not clear when it might correct itself; for now, we\u2019ll just compare the platform&#8217;s technical capabilities and competence.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-multiple-thermal-design-envelopes-to-suit-different-platforms-configurations-chassis\" class=\"_subHeading2_1k87u_112 _base_1k87u_1\">4) Multiple thermal design envelopes to suit different platforms\/configurations\/chassis<\/h3>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The last point to take note are that the base power for all the Intel Core Ultra 3 series is designed at 25W and goes up to 55W for maximum power turbo power output, the \u201cH\u201d class chips can go up to 65 or even 80W to deliver the extra processing power required to sustain higher maximum turbo speeds across its P-cores. This is probably why all the 16 and 12-core processors are H-class chips.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"in-summary\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">In Summary<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">For consumers, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 represents a meaningful step forward with faster performance, smarter AI acceleration, far stronger graphics, better battery efficiency, and next-generation wireless capabilities\u2014all arriving after this month.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wait-there-s-more-\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Wait, there\u2019s more.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1546\" height=\"874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9069d03a25da98b68ab1fcd66c903f4c33529d31140941cfb7517020e21d1304?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9069d03a25da98b68ab1fcd66c903f4c33529d31140941cfb7517020e21d1304?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9069d03a25da98b68ab1fcd66c903f4c33529d31140941cfb7517020e21d1304?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9069d03a25da98b68ab1fcd66c903f4c33529d31140941cfb7517020e21d1304 1546w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/9069d03a25da98b68ab1fcd66c903f4c33529d31140941cfb7517020e21d1304?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.768878718535469;contain-intrinsic-size:1546px 874px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Image: Intel<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">You didn\u2019t really think the launch was an exhaustive one without the non-Ultra line-up? Here\u2019s a preview of the Core Series 3 processor configuration that would likely take up the Core 3 and Core 5 marketing line-up. No details have been shared today about the processor stack, but it\u2019s safe to assume it will happen sometime in the first half of 2026. Intel did promise they\u2019ll have more updates throughout the year. Of interest is that the main processing tile is configured differently, with the GPU integrated into the same compute tile, and everything is manufactured on the new Intel 18A process node. Meanwhile, the platform controller tile is using an external supplier, but it doesn\u2019t seem to be part of the same die package. We\u2019ll update this space when there\u2019s more information.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"and-don-t-forget-edge-computing\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">And don\u2019t forget Edge Computing<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1870\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/681f08a4afd3f4f8fd0e82321a58c1a84d05797af6941c360cbd1b6b122cc757?w=500&amp;q=85 500w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/681f08a4afd3f4f8fd0e82321a58c1a84d05797af6941c360cbd1b6b122cc757?w=800&amp;q=85 800w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/681f08a4afd3f4f8fd0e82321a58c1a84d05797af6941c360cbd1b6b122cc757?w=1000&amp;q=85 1000w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/681f08a4afd3f4f8fd0e82321a58c1a84d05797af6941c360cbd1b6b122cc757 1870w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/681f08a4afd3f4f8fd0e82321a58c1a84d05797af6941c360cbd1b6b122cc757?w=1000&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.8551587301587302;contain-intrinsic-size:1870px 1008px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">What Intel spent time announcing today is also the Core Ultra 3 series for edge computing, thus reinforcing their focus on rolling this platform of processors at scale. They were most confident in sharing some test scenarios showing how NVIDIA\u2019s Jetson AGX Orin 64GB compares with an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H where team blue comes out ahead in image classification, LLM latency and video analytics workloads. Lastly, the edge-certified version of the Intel Core 3 processors will be available starting in Q2 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/pc\/components\/core-ultra-series-3-panther-lake-intel-18a-processor-launch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Intel\u2019s press conference today at CES 2026, CEO Lip-Bu Tan wasted no time taking the stage to reinforce what Intel has been busy with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[2555,2554,3177,318,158],"class_list":["post-26286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-gadgets-reviews","tag-core","tag-intel","tag-launched","tag-series","tag-ultra","wpcat-32-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26286"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26286\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/26287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=26286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=26286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}