Intel's Unveiling at CES 2026: Updates on Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake

Launch of Panther Lake at CES

The CES 2026 event is underway, spotlighting the pioneers of the AI era. Alongside the likes of NVIDIA and AMD, Intel is making its mark by introducing its 2026 lineup. A focal point is the Core Ultra Series 3, also known as Panther Lake, manufactured using an advanced 18A process, which equates to nearly 2nm, and targeting premium laptops and gaming machines.

Intel faces significant challenges at CES this year. In the past 12 months, the company has seen its stock nearly double, thanks to investments from NVIDIA and the US government. Yet, the share value remains more than 20 percent lower than in 2021, amidst fierce competition from TSMC, Qualcomm, AMD, and NVIDIA, all vying for supremacy in chip production and AI technology.

Watching Intel's CES 2026 Opening

Jim Johnson, Senior Vice President of Intel's Client Computing Group, will set the stage on January 5 at 6PM ET. Intel’s YouTube channel is streaming the event live, and we've included the link for easy access.

Engadget has also committed to a live blog covering Intel's presentation.

Intel's Expectations at CES 2026

Intel plans to present the latest generation of Intel-driven computers, edge solutions, and AI capabilities, all supported by the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs. Key topics include potential solutions to ongoing profitability concerns, as last year's reports showed manufacturing yields under 50 percent. Despite these challenges, Intel expressed confidence in its Panther Lake progress, though missing the anticipated late 2025 release.

Updates regarding the NVIDIA collaboration might be discussed, although news about Intel producing chips for a rumored new MacBook Air is unlikely. Such announcements will likely come from Apple directly.

The article has been updated to feature the YouTube livestream for further details.