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Intel makes a bid for handheld gaming PCs with new Arc G3 processors
The chips will let handheld makers use Intel Arc B-series graphics as the company enters a market long dominated by AMD Ryzen Z-series silicon.
- Intel officially introduced the Arc G-Series processors today for Windows 11 gaming handhelds, launching the Arc G3 and high-end Arc G3 Extreme to compete with AMD's rival silicon.
- These 14-core processors utilize Intel's 18A manufacturing process, featuring two performance cores, eight "Efficient cores," and four "Low-Power Efficient-cores" designed for energy efficiency.
- Acer announced the Predator Atlas 8, the first handheld PC featuring these chips, while MSI and OneXPlayer also plan to adopt the new G-series platform.
- On Wednesday, Valve raised the price for the OLED Steam Deck by $300, citing an AI-driven memory shortage that raises concerns about handheld market affordability.
- Intel plans to share further details at the Computex trade show in Taipei next week, while consumers can expect the first Arc-powered gaming handhelds to arrive next month.
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