Intel Panther Lake laptop CPU review: the 18A-based Core Ultra X9 388H outperforms Apple's M5 and AMD's top-tier Strix Halo in some tests like 4K video exports
Intel's been talking the talk for months about its new generation of laptop chips, the first made on its long-anticipated 18A process.
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Discussion
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@mweinbach
Max Weinbach
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Panther Lake looks insanely good This is a great sign for Intel 18A!
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@aschilling
Andreas Schilling
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Intel Core Ultra X9 388H C2C Latency You can easily distinguish between the P, E and LPE core clusters - although the LPE cores are now on the same compute tile. https://www.hardwareluxx.de/ ... [image]
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@hardwarecanucks
@hardwarecanucks
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Intel just put AMD on Notice. Panther Lake is AMAZING, except... There's some SERIOUS questions about actual battery life. Our full review: https://www.youtube.com/... [image]
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@theclub386
@theclub386
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Review drop: @intel Core Ultra Series 3 🐆 Welcome back, Intel. With an incredible new iGPU and outstanding power efficiency, Panther Lake rewrites the thin-and-light laptop rules. ✍️ 💻 Read the full review 👇 https://www.club386.com/... #intel #pantherlake [image]
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@g_melo_ding
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Panther Lake benchmarks out https://www.wired.com/... [image]
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@wired
@wired
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I've tested two laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3. https://www.wired.com/...
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@vadimyuryev
Vadim Yuryev
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Woah! I was NOT expecting this level of performance. I fully thought M5 would win in both multi-core CPU and GPU.
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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our Intel Panther Lake laptop CPU review is live. The first chip of Intel's 18A process is speedy, even on battery power, and a solid option for 1080p gaming https://www.theverge.com/...
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@silicon_fly
@silicon_fly
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Intel Panther Lake has *Terrific* IPC!!! > Cougar Cove P core has higher IPC than Zen 5. > Even Darkmont E core kicks Zen 5's a$$. 😂 > PTL Xe3 iGPU has higher performance compared to competition. > Amazing efficiency compared to competition. > Terrific MT compared to 285H. > [ima…
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@aschilling
Andreas Schilling
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The question is how much of this can be attributed to Intel 18A, or whether a good SOC design and the ability to combine external and internal chip designs also play a significant role here.
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@carygolomb
Cary Golomb
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NEW VIDEO INTEL IS BACK BABY! X9 388H Pantherlake is a genuine BEAST It's clear why Intel kept talking handhelds, it's 10-25watt Perf clears Strix Halo most of the time Here is my 1-hour deep dive video on the NEW Asus Zenbook Duo w/ Intel Pantherlake: https://www.youtube.com/...…
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Michael Larabel
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Intel Panther Lake / Arc B390 Linux Benchmarks Still Coming
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@firstadopter
Tae Kim
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Panther Lake is roaring. The Verge: “Welcome back to the show, Intel.” “I've been testing the flagship Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Panther Lake chip in the 2026 Asus Zenbook Duo dual-screen laptop, and it's been a treat. It's fast enough for intensive work and multitasking,
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