Intel Panther Lake: Mobile Graphics, Entry-Level Desktop Performance
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Key Points:
- Intel unveiled its Panther Lake processors at CES 2026, showcasing laptop integrated graphics that can compete with discrete GPUs at lower power consumption, challenging AMD's Strix Point and Gorgon Point processors.
- The flagship Core Ultra X9 388H features 16 cores and a powerful integrated Arc B390 GPU with 12 Xe cores, promising up to 77% better performance than the previous Lunar Lake and an 82% lead over AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with Radeon 890M graphics.
- Intel's integrated graphics benefit from advanced machine learning features like XeSS Super Resolution and multi-frame generation, which AMD's current RDNA 3.5-based integrated GPUs lack, enhancing gaming performance and frame rates significantly.
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