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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on January 09, 2026, 22:12:08

Title: Leak reveals Core G3, Intel's gaming handheld chip with Xe2 GPU
Post by: Redaktion on January 09, 2026, 22:12:08
Intel is finally taking gaming handhelds seriously, as the Intel Core G3, a processor specifically optimized for devices such as the Steam Deck, is expected to hit the market soon. A leak has now revealed the key specs of the chip in advance.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Leak-reveals-Core-G3-Intel-s-gaming-handheld-chip-with-Xe2-GPU.1200722.0.html
Title: Re: Leak reveals Core G3, Intel's gaming handheld chip with Xe2 GPU
Post by: Terror Byte on January 10, 2026, 01:06:05
I was under the impression Panther Lake uses Xe3+ not Xe2. It's not full Druid Xe3, but's it's not full Xe2 either. It's supposedly a blend of features from Xe2 and Xe3. IIRC, Nova Lake will get full Xe3.
Title: Re: Leak reveals Core G3, Intel's gaming handheld chip with Xe2 GPU
Post by: Goofy Byte on January 10, 2026, 04:03:15
Quote from: Terror Byte on Yesterday at 01:06:05Panther Lake uses Xe3+ not Xe2. It's not full Druid Xe3,

Think you mean, uses Xe2+ not Xe3. It's not the real Celestial, Xe3(P?). But yeah, heard something similar.

Seems closer to battlemage to me. The entire 50% gain is mostly from the additional 50% more Xe cores. So where exactly is the architectural benefit if any? :P
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