Intel has unveiled the Intel Panther Lake Architecture, the first AI PC platform built on the Intel 18A process. Designed for the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 3 series, Panther Lake combines high performance, energy efficiency, and advanced AI capabilities.
Intel 18A Process and Innovation
Panther Lake is built on Intel’s 18A process, introducing RibbonFET transistors and PowerVia backside power delivery. These innovations deliver 15% better performance per watt and 30% higher transistor density than Intel 3. Chips are produced at Intel Fab 52 in Arizona, strengthening U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Panther Lake Specs and AI Performance
The Intel Panther Lake processor features a multi-chiplet design with:
- Up to 16 CPU cores (Performance + Efficiency)
- 50% faster CPU performance than the previous generation
- Next-gen Intel Arc GPU with up to 12 Xᵉ cores
- Up to 180 TOPS AI performance
This combination of CPU, GPU, and AI acceleration makes Intel Panther Lake AI PCs ideal for creative tasks, AI applications, and high-performance computing.
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Availability
Intel confirms that Panther Lake processors are in production, with first shipments expected late 2025 and broader availability in early 2026. The server-grade Clearwater Forest Xeon 6+ chip, also built on 18A, will launch in the first half of 2026.
Conclusion
The Intel Panther Lake Architecture, powered by the 18A process, ushers in the next generation of AI PCs, offering faster, smarter, and more energy-efficient computing. With Intel Core Ultra 3 Panther Lake processors, Intel sets a new standard for AI-enabled personal computing.
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Source – Intel
