# Intel has revealed its new Core Series 3 mobile processor.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-16 · XDA Developers*

## Key points

- Intel Core Series 3 is the official consumer branding for Wildcat Lake silicon on Intel 18A.
- Core Series 3 includes six configurations plus edge-only models, targeting 70+ upcoming laptop designs.
- Performance gains: 47% single-thread and 41% multi-thread over five-year-old PCs, with much better AI GPU.
- Series 3 uniquely targets edge computing and IoT use cases in addition to student and small business markets.
- New features include integrated Thunderbolt 4, Intel Wi-Fi 7 (R2), and Bluetooth 6 support.

**Companies:** Intel, Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, MSI, Dell

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