Intel is developing a new hardware and software platform for portable gaming devices, featuring a dedicated chip. Daniel Rogers, Intel vice president and general manager of PC products, announced the initiative at CES on Monday.
The platform will be based on Intel's Core Series 3 processors, known as Panther Lake, which were initially announced last year and are now being integrated into various PCs. According to IGN, and confirmed by TechCrunch, this platform will include a chip specifically designed for handheld gaming devices. These Panther Lake chips represent Intel's first products built on its 18A manufacturing process, which commenced production in 2025.
Intel's move into the handheld gaming market marks a significant expansion of its gaming hardware portfolio. The company has been producing chips for gaming PCs since the 1990s and increased its focus on gaming in 2022 with the introduction of its Intel Arc GPUs.
The handheld gaming sector is currently dominated by AMD. At CES on Monday, AMD unveiled its new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, designed for gaming PCs, along with advancements in ray tracing and graphics technologies for gaming. Intel's entry into this space sets the stage for increased competition.
The development of this new platform is forward-looking, as Intel aims to capitalize on the growing popularity of portable gaming. The company has not yet released specific details regarding the launch date or pricing of the new handheld gaming platform.
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