The chiplet-based approach allows Intel to mix-and-match these tiles to offer three distinct iterations of Panther Lake: the 16-core CPU and the 12-core GPU, the 16-core CPU and the 4-core GPU, and the 8-core CPU and the 4-core GPU. Versions of these chips with some CPU and GPU cores switched off fill out the rest of the Core Ultra Series 3 lineup.

Intel (INTC) stock rises 1.6% after Panther Lake launch at CES and Melius upgrade to buy. Nvidia completes $5B investment in chipmaker as 18A ramp begins.

Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs are the first AI PC processors built on the new Intel 18A process, and made in the USA.

One of the main drivers of Intel stock's performance in 2025 was a series of deals Tan struck. First, Tan secured an $8.9 billion equity investment from the U.S. Government, unlocking existing grant money that hadn't yet been delivered. Intel also received a $2 billion equity investment from SoftBank, further strengthening its balance sheet.

A custom-designed version of its new CPUs could make Intel-based gaming handhelds a better option this time around.