When Intel showed off Panther Lake at CES 2026, it teased two unnamed handheld chips without divulging any specifics. Initially thought to be the Core G3 and Core G3 Extreme , subsequent leaks confirmed they’d launch as the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme . …
… Additionally, the same chipset has turned up on Passmark before its official release. For reference, Intel is expected to announce the Arc G3 as a cheaper alternative to the Arc G3 Extreme, just as AMD did in 2025 with the Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Extreme . …
… Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations News News Archive Newsarchive 2026 04 MSI launching new 8-inch gaming handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme and 120 Hz display for €1,599 Alex Alderson, 2026-04-30 Update: 2026-04-30
Intel Arc G3 The Intel Arc G3 is a fast mid-range SoC with 14 cores from the Panther Lake family for handhelds. The chip also offers a powerful 10-core iGPU. Features The Arc G3 integrates a compute tile, which is manufactured by Intel in the new 18A process. …
… Intel just unveiled its first-ever truly custom-built SOC specifically for handhelds, the Intel Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme. …
