Intel clarified the launch date of the Panther Lake processors, a new generation Core Ultra 300 series. According to the new roadmap shared by the company, the volume production of the Panther Lake platform will begin in the first quarter of 2026. However, before this process, Intel’s “Early Activation Program” (EEP) will be.

Waiting for Panther Lake will continue

For the kidnappers, Panther Lake is expected to bring major changes in the mobile processor segment. According to previously leaked information, this series will include Cougar Cove and Skymont beans. The new generation CPU architecture will offer higher performance and advanced power efficiency than the previous generation. On the graphic side, the integrated XE3 “Celestial” GPU usage will continue.

Although Panther Lake has similarities with Lunar Lake, Intel confirmed that these two platforms are not directly linked. Unlike Lunar Lake’s MOP design containing memory module, Panther Lake will not use such a structure. In the laptop section, 180 AI Tops (Artificial Intelligence Processing Power) and 12 PCIe 5.0 line are pointed out.

At this point, Intel’s 18a process will be used in production and Powervia and Ribbonfet technologies will be used. Although Intel confirms that Panther Lake will be released in the beginning of 2026, the test phase will begin this year. As mentioned above, it was confirmed that the EEP process will begin in the second half of this year.