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CES 2026: Intel, Qualcomm, AMD Chips Revealed
2 Jan
Summary
- Intel's Panther Lake CPUs will feature efficiency and performance cores.
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite promises doubled gaming performance.
- AMD's Gorgon Point processor aims for performance and battery life.
CES 2026 is set to unveil the next generation of PC processors. Intel is poised to launch its Panther Lake (Core Ultra 300) platform, featuring a mix of performance and efficiency cores, alongside upgraded Xe3 graphics and NPUs. The company may also preview its future desktop architecture, Nova Lake.
Qualcomm will showcase its Snapdragon X2 Elite platform, boasting significant improvements in processing power and AI capabilities, aiming to strengthen the presence of Windows on Arm devices. Despite a slower initial adoption, Microsoft and Qualcomm remain committed to the Arm ecosystem.
AMD is anticipated to reveal its Gorgon Point mobile processors, targeting a blend of performance and battery efficiency, building on the success of its recent mobile chips. Speculation also points to potential desktop releases, including upgraded X3D variants and new APUs, as AMD continues to enhance its software ecosystem.
