# Intel has just launched its highly anticipated Wildcat Lake "Core Series 3" SoCs, designed for everyday PCs & a strong competitor to MacBook Neo.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-16 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- Intel Wildcat Lake 'Core Series 3' is Intel's first processor on its 18A process technology.
- Wildcat Lake offers up to 40 platform TOPS for AI workloads, meeting Copilot+ Windows AI PC certification.
- To cut costs, Wildcat Lake uses single-channel memory layouts and UFS 3.0 SD card storage.
- Laptops with Wildcat Lake can achieve up to 18.5 hours of Netflix streaming battery life.
- At launch, over 70 laptop designs with Wildcat Lake will be available from Intel's partners.

**Companies:** Intel
**Countries:** United States

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