Postcard from CES 2026: Intel Launches Series 3 CPUs With 200+ Laptop Designs Coming

Looking for a new Series 3 laptop? You’ve come to the right place. Share In this article: Earlier this week at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Intel launched the Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors. The launch event featured about 24 different AI PC laptops from 15 leading PC OEMs located in Intel’s Tech Showcase center. Each run on Series 3 CPUs built on Intel 18A –it’s the most advanced semiconductor process Intel has ever developed. The top Series 3 SKUs (stock-keeping units) will deliver up to 60% better multithread performance, over 77% faster gaming performance and up to 27 hours of battery life. Pre-orders for the first consumer laptops powered by Series 3 CPUs begin this week, with over 200 designs from leading PC OEMs coming later this year. One Series 3 customer – Brazil-based Positivo Tecnologia – can’t wait to bring these devices to market. "We are so excited to partner with Intel on the launch of Series 3 and can't wait for our customers to get their hands on our laptops featuring all-new Series 3 processors,” said Hélio Bruck Rotenberg, President of Positivo Tecnologia. “This is Positivo and Intel truly writing the new chapter in technology together.” Artificial IntelligenceClient ComputingCESCES 2026Intel® Core™ Ultra series 3 Download all media Copy text from article Related Posts 5G & Wireless AI + Mobile Networks: Intel Showcases What’s Next at MWC 2026 See how Intel’s proven 5G ecosystem delivers live-network AI inference on a single, open platform - maximizing infrastructure ROI today and paving a seamless path to 6G February 10, 2026 Client Computing From Building Bricks to Brilliance: Model of Intel Series 3 Processor Steals the Show At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Intel surprised guests with a new artwork installation built with not 100, not 1,000 but 42,000 LEGO bricks. January 6, 2026 Client Computing CES 2026: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Debut as First Built on Intel 18A Intel ushers in the next generation of AI PCs with exceptional performance, graphics and battery life; available this month January 5, 2026 Client Computing 2025 Holiday Buyers Guide Top Intel-powered AI PCs you can buy today November 26, 2025