# Intel today launched its Core Series 3 SoCs for laptops, codenamed Wildcat Lake.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-18 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- Intel's Project Firefly enforces a unified design strategy across all Wildcat Lake laptops.
- Firefly laptops use a 50-pin FFC connector enabling modular motherboard and IO design for repairability.
- The new motherboard design is 5% smaller and uses 7% fewer components, cutting costs.
- Intel is engaging smartphone-focused OEMs like Honor to bring mobile design innovations to laptops.
- Over 70 different Firefly-based laptop designs are launching in the platform's first wave.

**Companies:** Intel, ASUS, HP, Lenovo, Honor, Colorful, Changwang, Lecoo, Mingfan
**Countries:** China

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