A recent leak has surfaced regarding Intel’s upcoming gaming CPU lineup, specifically targeting the laptop market. According to the information shared on the Chinese industry forum Chiphell by a user known as Sly, at least 12 Panther Lake CPUs are poised for announcement in the near future. Among these, the most robust offerings will reportedly carry the new Intel Core Ultra X branding, a detail that emerged just last week.
Details of the Panther Lake CPUs
While it remains uncertain whether Intel will extend the Core Ultra X branding to future desktop gaming CPUs, this latest leak indicates a clear intention to utilize it for laptops within the Panther Lake series. Intel is undoubtedly aiming to ensure that this new lineup stands strong against AMD’s competitive gaming offerings, with high-performance models likely to feature prominently in the next generation of gaming laptops.
The leaked information includes a screenshot detailing a list of new Intel Core Ultra gaming CPUs, categorized into three distinct groups. A follow-up report from Videocardz suggests that four of these new Core Ultra X CPUs will be integrated into premium gaming laptops. The highlighted models include:
- Intel Core Ultra 9 X338H
- Intel Core Ultra 7 X368H
- Intel Core Ultra 7 X358H
These three CPUs are expected to feature:
- Four P-cores, essential for gaming performance
- Eight E-cores for enhanced multi-threading capabilities
- Four low-power (LP) E-cores
- Twelve Xe2 GPU cores
Additionally, the Intel Core Ultra 5 X338H is rumored to include:
- Four P-cores
- Four E-cores
- Four LP cores
- Ten Xe2 GPU cores
Beyond the Core Ultra X branding, four other CPUs are listed without this designation, which are also expected to appear in gaming laptops. These include:
- Intel Core Ultra 9 375H
- Intel Core Ultra 7 355H
- Intel Core Ultra 7 345H
Each of these models is anticipated to feature:
- Four P-cores
- Eight E-cores
- Four LP cores
- Four Xe2 GPU cores
The Intel Core Ultra 5 325H is expected to have similar specifications, albeit with only four E-cores. The remaining CPUs listed are designed for lower-powered laptops, lacking E-cores for multi-threaded tasks, making them less suitable for gaming and more aligned with budget-friendly laptop models.
Despite previous rumors suggesting production challenges tied to Intel’s new 18A semiconductor manufacturing process, the company appears to be moving forward with the Panther Lake lineup. Videocardz reports that Intel plans to unveil additional details about Panther Lake later this week, although confirmed specifications may not be available until early next year.
As the excitement builds around the potential of the Panther Lake series, it remains prudent to approach this information with cautious optimism. The tech community eagerly anticipates whether this new lineup will provide Intel with the competitive edge needed to rival AMD’s impressive chips featuring 3D V-cache technology.
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