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Leak claims new Intel gaming CPUs could be even slower than its current ones, which is pretty disappointing

Leak claims new Intel gaming CPUs could be even slower than its current ones, which is pretty disappointing

Intel’s next big CPU range is set to be the Intel Core Ultra 300 series, which is expected to arrive in early 2026 and bring with it the debut of the company’s much-talked-about new manufacturing process: 18A. This new system promises even more densely-packed transistors and better power efficiency, but some early leaks of the new chips suggest their peak performance isn’t going to be all that impressive.

I wasn’t expecting these particular Intel chips, based on a new Panther Lake architecture, to be earning spots on our best gaming CPU guide, as the whole series is only destined for laptops and other mobile devices. Instead, it’s the company’s upcoming Nova Lake chips that you’ll want to keep an eye out for on the desktop front.

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