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Intel's Arc Chips Power New Gaming Handhelds
20 Apr
Summary
- Intel to debut custom Arc G3 chips for portable gaming at Computex.
- Chips are built on Intel's 'Panther Lake' family for efficient gaming.
- MSI and OneXPlayer will be among the first to use the Arc G3 chips.
Intel is preparing to launch new chips specifically designed for PC gaming handhelds, with further details anticipated at Computex in June. The company plans to debut its custom Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme processors, which are part of the 'Panther Lake' family.
These chips have demonstrated the capability to run PC games at high frame rates without requiring a dedicated graphics card. Manufacturers like MSI and OneXPlayer are slated to be among the first to integrate these Arc G3 chips into their portable gaming devices.
While Intel initially announced its strategy for handheld gaming platforms at CES earlier this year, the broader market faces challenges. A persistent memory shortage is impacting availability and inflating prices for consumer electronics, as seen with other gaming handhelds.
Despite potential supply and pricing hurdles, Intel's new Arc chips represent a significant entry into the competitive handheld gaming market, aiming to challenge established players like AMD.
