Intel Panther Lake Handheld Gaming Platform: A New Era for Portable PCs
Intel has announced a new handheld gaming platform powered by Panther Lake chips and the 18A process, aiming to compete with AMD and Qualcomm in 2026.
A three-way war for your pockets has begun. Intel announced yesterday that it's developing a dedicated "handheld gaming platform" powered by its next-generation Panther Lake chips, signaling a major push into the increasingly crowded portable PC market.
The Power of 18A and Custom Core G3 Chips
According to reports from IGN and TechCrunch, Intel isn't just repurposing laptop chips. Instead, the company is crafting a custom Core G3 variant specifically optimized for handheld form factors. This new silicon, manufactured using the cutting-edge 18A process, is rumored to outperform the recently announced Arc B390 GPU.
The use of the 18A process is a strategic move to maximize power efficiency—a critical factor for devices that must balance high-end performance with limited battery capacity. By developing a dedicated platform, Intel aims to provide a more seamless integration between hardware and software than standard off-the-shelf components.
A Crowded Battlefield: Qualcomm and AMD Join the Fray
Intel's entry comes at a time when competition is reaching a fever pitch. AMD's new Strix Halo chips are already promising a significant leap in integrated graphics performance for handhelds. Meanwhile, Qualcomm is signaling its own ambitions, with hints of new Windows gaming handhelds expected to surface at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) this March.
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