Panther Lake CPU Lineup: Intel’s First 18A-Based Product Launching at CES 2026 on January 5th

Intel has officially announced that its Panther Lake CPU lineup will debut in the first week of January, aligning with the CES 2026 event. This highly anticipated reveal is set for January 5th, paving the way for a comprehensive retail launch that includes not only laptops but also a variety of other devices.

Intel’s Panther Lake Launch Scheduled for January 5: A Major Retail Debut

The Panther Lake series is poised to be one of the most significant consumer product launches of the upcoming year. This CPU family will be the inaugural set utilizing Intel’s groundbreaking 18A technology. With extensive enhancements across numerous categories, Panther Lake is a key lineup for Intel, shaping the future of its consumer offerings. Intel’s official announcement reveals that this event marks a strategic shift toward a mainstream launch, diverging from previous unveilings held in October.

Join Jim Johnson, Senior VP and GM of Intel’s Client Computing Group, as he highlights the next generation of Intel-powered PCs, edge solutions, and the AI experiences enabled by the new Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 Processors. Don’t miss the launch event.– Intel

In the lead-up to the launch, we have extensively covered Panther Lake, and to provide a thorough understanding of what’s to come, we’ve developed a dedicated roundup resource to compile all official and speculative details surrounding the lineup. For those seeking a brief overview, Panther Lake will showcase new performance and efficient core architectures, the sophisticated ‘Celestial’ Xe3 integrated GPU design, and an advanced fifth-generation neural processing unit (NPU) that aims to revolutionize edge AI capabilities.

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This iteration of the Panther Lake series introduces a slight modification to its naming convention, adopting the ‘Core Ultra X’ designation. In addition, a variety of WeUs will be presented, ranging from Core Ultra 9 to Core Ultra 5. This retail launch at CES 2026 is particularly noteworthy, as it will include a diverse array of devices from laptops to handheld gadgets. The market will be watching closely to see how Intel navigates this crucial launch for both consumer and foundry divisions.

Preliminary Intel Panther Lake-H and U Lineup Overview

CPU Model	P-Cores (Cougar Cove)	E-Cores (Darkmont)	LP-E Cores (Skymont)	Max CPU Clocks	Xe3 iGPU Cores	iGPU Clock	TDP
Core Ultra X9 388H	4	8	4	5.1 GHz	12 (B390)	TBD	25W (65-80W Turbo)
Core Ultra X9 386H	4	8	4	4.9 GHz	4	TBD	25W (65-80W Turbo)
Core Ultra X7 368H	4	8	4	5.0 GHz	12 (B390)	TBD	25W (65-80W Turbo)
Core Ultra X7 366H	4	8	4	4.8 GHz	4	TBD	25W (65-80W Turbo)
Core Ultra X7 358H	4	8	4	4.8 GHz	12 (B390)	2500 MHz	25W (65-80W Turbo)
Core Ultra X7 356H	4	8	4	4.7 GHz	4	TBD	25W (65-80W Turbo)
Core Ultra 5 338H	4	4	4	4.7 GHz	10 (B370)	TBD	25W (65-80W Turbo)
Core Ultra 5 336H	4	4	4	4.6 GHz	4	TBD	25W (65-80W Turbo)
Core Ultra 7 365	4	0	4	4.8 GHz	4	TBD	25W (55W Turbo)
Core Ultra 7 355	4	0	4	4.7 GHz	4	TBD	25W (55W Turbo)
Core Ultra 5 335	4	0	4	4.6 GHz	4	TBD	25W (55W Turbo)
Core Ultra 5 325	4	0	4	4.5 GHz	4	TBD	25W (55W Turbo)
Core Ultra 5 332	2	0	4	4.4 GHz	2	TBD	25W (55W Turbo)
Core Ultra 5 322	2	0	4	4.4 GHz	2	TBD	25W (55W Turbo)