<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Intel ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/processors/intel Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:51:06 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-raptor-lake-ddr4-cpu-benefits-pc-gaming 8ERRvxtuLXBGPeGGXZzsSX Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:51:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alienware’s 2026 refresh doubles down on power, RGB, and unapologetic gaming attitude, proving subtlety is still not the plan ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/alienware-2026-refresh-laptops-available KAEwcCrWiPCHyto3pvBAKi Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:41:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's impressive Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is now available in limited quantities — Don't miss an "incredible deal for content creators who moonlight as gamers" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-core-ultra-5-250kf-plus-available-antonline mTWSVMaei4TeBC2qBDJhCG Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer's new Blade 16 drops AMD Ryzen for Intel Panther Lake — Brighter OLED display, faster RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 make it better than ever for mixed use ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-blade-16-2026-announcement hTgj9ckDZMKtgGxhSVVd9i Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's vPro platform expands to Core Ultra Series 3 processors to keep your next work laptop safe — with local AI and efficiency ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-vpro-core-ultra-series-3-arc-pro-panther-lake jUNpRm6MXDB2psQTphtXV9 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:07:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm seriously impressed with Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop CPUs — content creators could be swept up by the 250K and 270K at these genuinely affordable prices ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpus/intel-core-ultra-7-270k-ultra-5-250k-plus-review uWu4mSBsWZLPdXtNQUMzHj Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:14:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert doesn't support Intel Arc GPUs on PC, it may never, and the devs say get a refund if you have one — they didn't warn players until launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/crimson-desert-doesnt-support-intel-arc-gpus-it-may-never-and-the-devs-say-get-a-refund-if-you-have-one SG3cC3iX9KECRRCnriyxrf Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:10:34 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:17:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't buy a gaming laptop yet! Intel's new processors just launched, with "up to +8% faster performance" over its last gen — Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile announced ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-core-ultra-200hx-plus-series-mobile-announced nCMYsKPEzQFvWuGk49guEH Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:58:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's new desktop processors might appeal to PC gamers with its Core Ultra 200S Plus refresh — but the price is the real plot twist ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/announces-new-core-ultra-200s-plus-series-desktop-processors pZNjLNnRCx6LBXCxNkVSzQ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:35:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Early benchmarks say it: Qualcomm's Snapdragon Extreme chip is cooking Intel’s top-tier Panther Lake ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/early-benchmarks-say-it-qualcomms-snapdragon-extreme-chip-is-cooking-intels-top-tier-panther-lake E3M4K2EStDxPxEJpuiDSVb Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:45:58 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:52:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella praises Intel and even Apple as critical parts of its own huge success — "Without Mac, I wonder whether Office would have happened" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/ceo-satya-nadella-praises-intel-and-apple hfDUjjumuu86biFNVKirwF Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:57:07 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:09:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's "Unified Core" CPU architecture is one step closer to reality — a new job listing suggests hybrid chips are being phased out ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-unified-core-job-listing-rumors g2sztkbmnCyxnvvR5Svshd Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:29:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel’s new XeSS 3 driver finally brings multi‑frame generation to Arc GPUs — early results suggest smoother performance, smarter frame pacing, and a more competitive alternative to DLSS and FSR ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-xess-3-multi-frame-gen-driver VhonfDo9dYMLz2ChyvUi5g Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:33:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake" chips are end-of-life — A solid processor generation, but it wasn't enough to overtake AMD ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-12th-gen-alder-lake-end-of-life EFVGbZCqgw2dxs7HQiBdDf Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:53:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Unreleased Intel Arc B770 Battlemage GPU spotted in Panther Lake laptop drivers, but it still doesn't officially exist — why wasn't the "BMG-G31" announced at CES? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/arc-b770-battlemage-gpu-referenced-in-driver-updates ZZZhEedTqDZFcwb7Gp5VmL Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:09:05 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:09:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel challenges AMD's handheld gaming dominance — reportedly refers to its rival's chips as "ancient silicon" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/intel-challenges-amd-handheld-dominance-ces-2026 dvhuDkGjrijAzyvMpGznP8 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:04:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:07:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panther Lake is officially Intel Core Ultra Series 3 — here’s how to understand all the new model names ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-core-ultra-series-3-model-announcements-ces-2026 TGNvfgnYHAhjgHrf7AsREj Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung and ASUS Geekbench scores reveal Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs | Early benchmarks hint at a generational leap in laptop performance ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/samsung-and-asus-geekbench-scores-reveal-intels-panther-lake-cpus-early-benchmarks-hint-at-a-generational-leap-in-laptop-performance qBp7FWgoupx7mZW6UxwW5m Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:02:28 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:55:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel bets big on Panther Lake — its first 2nm chips promise major gains for 2026 and beyond ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-tech-tour-2025-panther-lake-reveal Gq6e5jGwH6sKrebPMVQu6X Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Arc GPUs receive major upgrades on Panther Lake with XeSS 3 and Xe3 cores ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-tech-tour-2025-xe3-and-xess-3-reveal A2RNhtLKwWUMBcAYR5y7Jc Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Inside Intel’s Fab 52 — the Arizona mega foundry building the future of 2nm chips ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-tech-tour-2025-fab-52-news yb6SSoPtBTX8PL5GFr5M79 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:56:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panther Lake handhelds are coming — and they could give AMD’s Xbox Ally X a run for its money ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-xbox-ally-x-gaming-handheld-could-get-some-intel-powered-competition-in-2026 6CANL7vbNFsTpWh6NFA4rb Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI bust — Intel plans to hike 13th Gen CPU prices years after launch as interest for new Core Ultra chips fails to ignite ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-report-raptor-lake-price-increase-ai D5z4vAMvhSYms25XTLMEge Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:04:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Could Intel's latest moves signal a new chapter in its relationship with Apple? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-approach-apple-for-investment Cg6ZbCGBdbZVyXoLdBvGge Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:27:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel and NVIDIA announce partnership that will see "jointly developed x86 Intel CPUs fused with RTX GPUs" in shocking move ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-and-nvidia-announce-partnership-that-will-see-jointly-developed-x86-intel-cpus-fused-with-rtx-gpus-in-shocking-move tajz7D8eLuwvifh3SeDUXS Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:41:17 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:44:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with a Copilot+ mini PC — MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG opts for Intel chips and some quirky features for Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/msi-cubi-nuc-ai-2mg-copilot-mini-pc-hands-on cHMvqrwAXrEfKC2zM6tU7k Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best "Steam Deck killer" launched months ago, but you still can't buy this Windows 11 handheld — are tariffs to blame for another fumbled competitor? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-best-steam-deck-killer-launched-months-ago-but-you-still-cant-buy-it bmNEqWccFPMfRpxgo2HB8a Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:22:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:32:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Unboxing the limited-edition HP OMEN 35L VALORANT desktop: A gamer's dream ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omen-35l-valorant-limited-edition-hands-on m6R7xowJX6hvip2sykYhHf Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:03:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why Intel just cut a top exec — and didn’t replace her ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/exit-rebuild-repeat-intels-new-era-begins-without-holthaus bB5wYtDyqLo3Bcumzti8j9 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:13:03 +0000 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:29:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel owns up to Arrow Lake flop, promises Nova Lake redemption ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-admits-it-fumbled-the-football-with-arrow-lake-cpus-but-can-nova-lake-really-fix-the-damage mSH3rizxBa8nezwbDEp5Fg Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:02:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:59:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel just got $5.7B from the US government — but Trump could block foundry spinoff ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-just-got-usd5-7b-from-the-us-government-trump-could-block-foundry-spinoff VHSVBHieQ87KHnMgdEbwcY Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS built a desktop gaming PC around a mobile CPU — it's an interesting, if flawed, idea ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-tuf-gaming-t500-desktop-review WtWukzRkrBPPGakP6WH5mJ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of Intel's best gaming CPUs drops to $149 with free Battlefield 6 — Here's why it's a steal ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/core-i5-14600k-gamer-days-deal-free-battlefield-6 kwndqbY5NHM7CavcWngF2V Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:34:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want Battlefield 6 for free? Buy one of these RTX gaming laptops — starting at only $499 for a limited time. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/intel-gamer-days-rtx-laptops-free-battlefield-6 g2oz8NstKWn9g2vdeev6Eg Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer Blade 18 (2025) — It's huge, heavy, and expensive, but it's undoubtedly still the world's best gaming laptop ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-blade-18-2025-review jLFjJJzX36Pa4PfaGoWvx5 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:02:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:13:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The US government now owns nearly 10% of Intel — here’s why it happened ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpus/breaking-us-government-to-purchase-10-percent-stake-in-intel-according-to-report-heres-what-we-know cybQeqUMvnk3kRVRfeSKm5 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:18:44 +0000 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:11:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's Core Ultra laptops get a crucial new feature for AI users — and catch up to AMD in the process ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/intel-is-following-amd-in-adding-a-crucial-feature-to-core-ultra-especially-if-youre-using-local-ai ACZztLL4WJopjvFgoaCSvG Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:55:10 +0000 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:02:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ From public feud to potential partnership — How Trump’s reversal on Intel’s CEO opened the door to a possible U.S. government stake in the chipmaker ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/trumps-changing-stance-on-intel-sparks-talk-of-government-stake Mq9KNj5aUCugXFTDbBf6eZ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:12:00 +0000 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:12:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Saw New Mini-PCs From MSI, and It’s No Game — A Copilot+ PC Variant of This Cubi NUC Could Replace Your Desktop at Work ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/msi/cubi-nuc-ai-mini-pc-hands-on sndNPjk5xJcztAn7TzSpCi Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:02:00 +0000 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:50:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel plans to layoff 24,000 employees in 2025 — it will also pull back from several projects including some in Germany, Poland, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-plans-to-layoff-24-000-employees-in-2025-and-pull-back-from-several-projects-including-some-in-germany-poland-and-more wQQaJ4C5g3NUAatjyohGxg Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:08:24 +0000 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:44:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can the MSI Claw 8 AI+ compete with Steam Deck? Here's what I found — a high-end handheld’s price tag and features reviewed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-last-straw-for-intel-handhelds qnvAhUYhHCcVeTeXPCxxVF Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:21:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel reveals what’s stopping AI PC adoption — and it’s not the hardware ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpus/intel-reveals-whats-stopping-ai-pc-adoption-and-its-not-the-hardware zPzjEYqBP8it3Tjjc3RUzg Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel is laying off thousands of US workers in AI restructuring — CEO Lip-Bu Tan says it's "too late" to catch up with the competition ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-laying-off-thousands-of-us-workers-too-late-to-catch-up GWEtd8dfcDVcLfQDjYBJJN Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel’s former CEO speaks out — "I wanted to finish what I started" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/intels-former-ceo-speaks-out-i-wanted-to-finish-what-i-started jihcXV3PKWXsT4TcBYoHzU Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:59:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Prime Day PC hardware deals are here — These are the GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and RAM that I'd buy as a PC build expert ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/best-prime-day-pc-build-deals zsiqjGo3rd2k2UxWDDXovB Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:28:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't buy into Microsoft's "Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10 PCs" claim — Here's why it's stretching the truth ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-windows-11-pcs-up-to-2-3x-faster-than-windows-10-claim 97iveUcMSKzvCM4GxZbwVA Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:42:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Maingear's new 18-inch powerhouse has one feature I've never seen on another gaming laptop ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/maingear-ultima-18-announcement mpTVmQfuQaxipuATGtxKT Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything I know about Intel Nova Lake: The future of Core Ultra Series 4 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-nova-lake-eyntk wXHqDEwhNu2Eu4MmtmXtb7 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:21:52 +0000 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:22:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 10) Aura Edition review: Ultimate security, durability, and battery life ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-2-in-1-gen-10-aura-edition-review 33WkBtSrfSp8rsF4zoUzBE Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:47:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ MSI Claw owners need to grab this Intel Arc GPU driver update to fix an irritating audio bug on their Windows 11 handhelds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/intel-arc-graphics-driver-june-2025-audio uiZgm7AkseQCC9tRxzKC6F Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:54:57 +0000 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:58:12 +0000