Intel unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at CES 2026, marking the company’s first compute platform built on its advanced Intel 18A manufacturing process. The new chips are designed to power the next generation of AI PCs, offering higher CPU and graphics performance, improved power efficiency, and extended battery life, with Intel saying the platform will support more than 200 PC designs globally.

Beyond consumer laptops, Intel said Core Ultra Series 3 is also certified for embedded and industrial edge use cases such as robotics, smart cities, automation, and healthcare. Pre-orders for consumer systems begin January 6, with broader availability later this month, while edge systems are expected in the second quarter of 2026.

Source: BusinessWire, via Intel press release, January 5, 2026.