Intel finally unveiled the architectural formation for the company’s next-generation client processor, the Intel Core Ultra series 3 (code-named Panther Lake), which is expected to begin shipping later this year.
Panther Lake is the company’s first product built on Intel 18A, the most advanced semiconductor process ever manufactured in the United States.
Panther Lake is Intel's first product built on the 18A process, marking a significant milestone in the company's efforts to regain technological and market leadership from rivals like AMD and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
According to coherent market insights, the semiconductor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% during 2025 to 2032. Currently, the market is at USD 585.80 Bn in 2025 and is expected to be around USD 1,043.66 Bn by 2032. The market is seeing a major inclination towards miniaturization along with improved chip performance, supported by innovations in semiconductor materials as well as manufacturing processes.
Panther Lake introduces a scalable, multi-chiplet architecture that offers partners unprecedented flexibility across form factors, segments, and price points. This design enables planned solutions for diverse markets, from high-performance gaming systems to energy-efficient edge devices, promoting the commitment of the company towards meeting the varied demands of the global technology environment.
“We are entering an exciting new era of computing, made possible by great leaps forward in semiconductor technology that will shape the future for decades to come,” said Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. “Our next-gen compute platforms, combined with our leading-edge process technology, manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities, are catalysts for innovation across our business as we build a new Intel. The United States has always been home to Intel’s most advanced R&D, product design and manufacturing – and we are proud to build on this legacy as we expand our domestic operations and bring new innovations to the market.”
Apart from the PC, Panther Lake will expand to edge applications including robotics. A new Intel Robotics AI software suite and reference board enables customers with sophisticated AI capabilities to rapidly innovate and develop cost-effective robots using Panther Lake for both controls and AI/perception. It will begin ramping high-volume production this year, with the first SKU slated to ship before the end of the year and broad market availability starting January 2026.
Intel designs and manufactures advanced semiconductors that connect and power the modern world. Every day, their engineers create new technologies that enhance and shape the future of computing to enable new possibilities for every customer they serve.
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Press Release: Intel
Company: Intel
