Intel Unveils Mobile Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake Processors

Published on January 09, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
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Intel Presents the Mobile Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake Processors

Intel has officially announced the launch of its next generation of mobile processors, the Core Ultra Series 3, internally known as Panther Lake. The company defines this platform as the first for consumer AI PCs manufactured using its advanced 1.8nm Intel 18A node. A strategic detail is that the design and manufacturing of these chips takes place entirely in United States facilities. 🚀

Architecture with RibbonFET and PowerVia

The heart of Panther Lake beats with two key Intel innovations: RibbonFET transistors and the PowerVia interconnection system. This latter technology distributes power through the back side of the chip's die, freeing up space on the front for more efficient component organization. By combining these technologies in the 1.8 nm node, Intel aims for these processors to achieve a significant leap: more power while reducing consumption.

Key technical features:
  • Manufacturing node: 1.8nm Intel 18A process.
  • Integrated technologies: RibbonFET transistors and PowerVia power delivery system.
  • Main focus: Balancing high performance with maximum energy efficiency.
Panther Lake consolidates our AI PC strategy, offering the capacity to run AI workloads locally with unprecedented efficiency.

Strategy Focused on Efficiency and Artificial Intelligence

The launch of Panther Lake reinforces Intel's bet on dominating the emerging market of AI computers. The ability to process artificial intelligence algorithms directly on the device, without relying on the cloud, has become a decisive factor. By using its most advanced manufacturing process, Intel competes directly in the high-end mobile segment, where balancing power and battery life is crucial.

Panther Lake's market objectives:
  • Position itself as the reference platform for consumer AI PCs.
  • Compete with rival solutions in laptops, standing out in efficiency.
  • Offer local AI performance that users perceive in daily applications.

Expectations and Real Performance

Although Intel's technical specifications and promises are ambitious, the ultimate test will come when the first laptops with these chips are available. The community and analysts will need to evaluate how these innovations translate into tangible performance during demanding tasks, such as rendering content, training lightweight AI models, or gaming. The success of Panther Lake will depend on end users being able to harness that potential in real software. 💻