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In addition to unveiling its latest processors, Michelle Johnston Holthaus, General Manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group, announced during the CES 2025 pre-event that the next-generation laptop processor, codenamed Panther Lake, has entered mass production. The processor is slated for official release in the second half of this year and will be manufactured using Intel’s advanced 18A process technology.
Unlike last year’s Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V series laptop processors, which were primarily produced using TSMC’s process technology, Intel revealed that Panther Lake will leverage its in-house manufacturing capabilities, advancing to the cutting-edge 18A process. This milestone underscores Intel’s successful ramp-up of its 18A technology and reaffirms its confidence in its manufacturing prowess.
Although Intel has not disclosed detailed specifications of Panther Lake, further announcements are expected at upcoming events such as Computex 2025. The final product may carry the branding Core Ultra 300V series, with laptops featuring the new processor likely to debut during IFA 2025.
Previously, Intel confirmed that the Panther Lake and Nova Lake processors will forego unified memory packaging. This decision aligns with the goal of fostering a diverse laptop ecosystem in collaboration with numerous OEMs while providing greater flexibility in memory configurations for laptops designed with Panther Lake processors.
