Intel has announced plans to revolutionize the handheld gaming market with its upcoming Panther Lake processors. The company is developing a dedicated ‘handheld gaming platform’ powered by these new chips, signaling Intel’s entry into the competitive handheld gaming space, which has seen growing interest from competitors like Qualcomm and AMD.
According to reports from IGN and TechCrunch, Intel is set to introduce custom Intel Core G3 variants optimized specifically for handheld devices. These variants are expected to deliver superior performance, potentially surpassing the capabilities of the recently unveiled Arc B390 GPU. By leveraging the new 18A process, Intel aims to tailor the chips for enhanced GPU performance in targeted areas.
While specific details about the gaming platform are limited at this stage, Intel’s Dan Rogers hinted at forthcoming updates from hardware and software partners later this year. The success of the Intel-based MSI Claw following the transition to Lunar Lake indicates promising advancements, suggesting the potential for the upcoming handheld gaming platform.
Source: The Verge