# Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 chips, the official title for its Wildcat Lake-codenamed series intended for mainstream and value-oriented laptops.

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

## Key points

- Intel's Core Series 3 chips use the same Intel 18A process as Core Ultra Series 3.
- Core Series 3 offers up to 47% better single-thread and 41% better multi-thread performance.
- Compared to last-gen Core 7 150U, Core 3 uses 64% less processor power and 2.7x AI GPU performance.
- Top-end Core 7 360 features a 4.8GHz max turbo, 17 NPU TOPS, and six cores.
- Core Series 3 supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thunderbolt 4, and promises up to 18.5 hours streaming.

**Companies:** Intel, Acer, ASUS, Dell, Samsung, Lenovo
**Countries:** United States

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