Intel(US:INTC) Businesswire·2026-01-05 23:00Core Insights - Intel has launched the Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, marking the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology, designed and manufactured in the United States [1] - The Series 3 platform is set to be the most widely adopted AI PC platform from Intel, powering over 200 designs from global partners [1] Performance Enhancements - The Series 3 includes new Intel Core Ultra X9 and X7 processors, featuring integrated Intel® Arc™ graphics, aimed at multitaskers handling advanced workloads such as gaming and productivity [2] - The top SKUs offer up to 16 CPU cores, 12 X-cores, and 50 NPU TOPS, resulting in up to 60% better multithread performance, over 77% faster gaming performance, and up to 27 hours of battery life [2][9] Mainstream Offerings - The Series 3 family also encompasses Intel Core processors designed for mainstream mobile systems, enabling more efficient laptop designs at lower price points [3] AI Adoption and Edge Processing - Series 3 processors are certified for embedded and industrial use, providing advantages in edge AI workloads with up to 1.9x higher large language model performance and up to 2.3x better performance per watt per dollar for video analytics [4] - The integrated AI acceleration offers a superior total cost of ownership through a single system on chip solution compared to traditional multi-chip architectures [4] Availability Timeline - Pre-orders for consumer laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors will start on January 6, 2026, with global availability beginning on January 27, 2026 [5] - Edge systems powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 are expected to be available starting in Q2 2026 [5]