Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, unveiled at CES 2026, represent the first compute platform built on the advanced Intel 18A process. Codenamed "Panther Lake" this new lineup also features the brand-new Xe3 graphics. The flagship SKUs, including the new Core Ultra 9 and 7 classes, offer up to 16 CPU cores, 12 Xe-cores, and an NPU delivering 50 TOPS for local AI tasks. Beyond consumer products, Series 3 is the first to be certified for industrial edge use cases like robotics, smart cities, and healthcare automation. We strongly believe that Panther Lake will power the NUC 16 Pro, and high-performance fanless PCs in 2026.
Source: Intel
