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April 17, 2026

Intel refreshes non-Ultra Core CPUs with new silicon for the first time

For the first time in a while, the benefits of new Intel tech will trickle down.

Intel refreshes non-Ultra Core CPUs with new silicon for the first time

TL;DR

  • Intel's non-Ultra Core Series 3 processors (Wildcat Lake) are based on new silicon, unlike previous Series 1 and Series 2 chips.
  • These processors use a simpler design with up to two Cougar Cove P-cores and four Darkmont E-cores, an integrated Xe3 GPU, and an NPU.
  • A separate platform controller tile provides connectivity like Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7.
  • Manufactured on Intel 18A, the chips aim for better battery life despite modest performance.
  • The NPU's TOPS rating is insufficient for Microsoft's Copilot+ PC requirements.

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