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Intel Enters Handheld Gaming at CES 2026 With Panther Lake Platform and Dedicated Chip

Further details will arrive later in 2026 to target a market long led by AMD.

Overview

  • Daniel Rogers announced a portable gaming platform that combines hardware and software for handheld devices.
  • The platform is built on Intel Core Series 3 processors, codenamed Panther Lake, the company’s first on the 18A process that began production in 2025.
  • Reporting from IGN and TechCrunch corroborates a dedicated chip tailored specifically for handheld gaming within the platform.
  • An Intel spokesperson said specifications, pricing, partnerships, and launch timing will be disclosed later this year.
  • The move challenges AMD’s strong position in handheld gaming, as AMD also highlighted new gaming silicon at CES with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.