Intel's confidential handheld processors could potentially challenge AMD's position in the market.
Two Intel chips designed for handheld gaming have leaked online, hinting at some exciting developments.
Intel has been discreetly developing something noteworthy. A recent leak has uncovered two unreleased chips, the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme, aimed specifically at handheld gaming consoles. These chips are projected to launch in the second quarter of 2026 and could significantly impact the handheld gaming sector.
Following Intel's announcement of its complete Panther Lake lineup, rumors began circulating about two chips that didn't make it to release. Initially created to rival AMD's Ryzen Z2 series, their launch has been postponed for reasons that remain unclear. Now, one of these chips has appeared online again.
An X leaker, HXL, shared a CPU-Z screenshot showcasing what seems to be one of these chips, which allegedly features 14 CPU cores and a boost clock of 4.7 GHz with a thermal design power of 25W.
But is the leak authentic?
Not everyone is convinced. Jaykihn, a well-known Intel insider with a reliable reputation, claims the listing is false. He asserts that the genuine Arc G3 Extreme has a boost clock of 4.7 GHz and 12 MB of L3 cache, while the leaked information indicates 18 MB, which he suggests belongs to a counterfeit chip.
"Fake. 4.8GHz and 18MB L3 are incorrect. It seems to be a spoofed 358H. G3 Extreme should be 4.7GHz, 12MB L3. Also, the product name is Intel Arc G3 Extreme, not Intel Core G3 Extreme."— Jaykihn (@jaykihn0) April 20, 2026
He also mentioned that the chipset’s name should be Intel Arc G3 Extreme, not Intel Core G3 Extreme, as indicated in the leaked image. However, Jaykihn doesn't dispute the existence of such a chip.
What differentiates Arc G3 from Arc G3 Extreme?
As per Notebookcheck, the primary distinction between the two chips is their graphics capabilities. The Arc G3 Extreme is expected to feature an Arc B380 GPU with 12 Xe cores, whereas the standard Arc G3 will include an Arc B360 with 10 Xe cores.
We do hope that Intel is focusing on chipsets for handheld gaming devices, as AMD currently dominates that market. Increased competition generally benefits consumers by fostering innovation and driving down prices over time.
Rachit, a tech journalist with over seven years of experience in the consumer technology field, is the author of this piece.
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