At CES in Las Vegas, Intel on January 6 showcased a new wave of laptops built on its most advanced Panther Lake processors, signaling a renewed push into performance leadership and on-device AI, DKNews.kz reports.
When devices will be available
Intel said orders for consumer laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors open on January 6, with global availability set for January 27. The tight timeline underscores Intel’s intent to move quickly from announcement to shelves.
Made in the US, built on Intel 18A
According to the company, Panther Lake chips are the most advanced processors manufactured in the United States, produced using the Intel 18A process. The new node is central to Intel’s roadmap, promising higher performance and better energy efficiency - both critical for thin-and-light laptops.
AI takes center stage
A defining feature of Panther Lake is a significant boost in AI performance. Intel positioned the new laptops for AI-heavy workloads, from content generation and image processing to running AI models locally without relying on the cloud. The message from CES was clear: AI capabilities are becoming a standard expectation for modern PCs, not a niche add-on.
Beyond laptops: a broader platform play
Intel also revealed plans to extend Core Ultra Series 3 beyond consumer PCs. For the first time, the processors will power embedded and industrial applications, including:
- robotics
- smart cities
- industrial automation
- healthcare systems
In addition, Intel confirmed it will launch a dedicated platform for handheld gaming devices later this year, signaling ambitions to compete in the fast-growing portable gaming segment.
Why it matters
The Panther Lake debut highlights Intel’s strategy on multiple fronts: advanced US-based manufacturing, AI acceleration at the edge, and an expanding ecosystem that reaches well beyond traditional PCs.
For the market, it points to intensifying competition in laptops as AI features move to the forefront. For consumers, it means more powerful, AI-ready devices arriving in the coming weeks.
CES delivered a clear takeaway: Intel is aiming to reclaim momentum not with promises, but with products - and Panther Lake could be one of the year’s most consequential PC launches.
