No chance for AMD: Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra X9 388H trounces AMD Strix Halo at low power signaling handheld gaming domination in 2026
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Key Points:
- The Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra X9 388H APU has received positive reviews, with notable improvements in multi-core performance and power efficiency.
- The standout feature is the 12-core Arc B390 integrated GPU, which delivers significant performance gains over previous Intel and AMD iGPUs, especially at low TDPs up to 30W.
- Testing showed the Arc B390 achieving over 30 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p/ultra settings with just 20W power, outperforming comparable AMD Radeon GPUs at similar power levels.
- Benchmarks indicate the Core Ultra X9 388H and its Arc B390 iGPU are poised to dominate handheld gaming consoles by 2026,
