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2 clusters · 4 sources · 25 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 10 days ago

Intel Arc G3 gaming handheld processor expansion

Overview

Intel is expanding its Arc G3 processor lineup to target the gaming handheld market across various performance tiers. Following the high-performance Arc G3 Extreme, Intel has considered an entry-level version with reduced configurations, such as 4 Xe3 GPU cores and a CPU consisting of 4 P-cores and 4 LPE-cores, to increase affordability for portable consoles.

MSI is utilizing this hardware for a more budget-friendly version of its Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld, identified as model Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3M. This version replaces the Extreme platform with a standard Intel Arc B370 GPU featuring 10 Xe3 cores. While it maintains a 14-core CPU architecture, it operates under a lower 30W thermal power limit. The device retains premium features like 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and an 8-inch 120Hz touchscreen, but is expected to be priced lower than the $1,799 Extreme model, with US retail listings appearing at $1,499.

Entities

MSI · Intel · Arc G3 Extreme · TSMC

Timeline

10 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
MSI prepares cheaper Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld with Intel Arc G3
MSI is set to release a more affordable Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming console using the standard Intel Arc G3 platform, priced at approximately $1,499 in the US.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Intel expands Arc G3 processor lineup for gaming handhelds
Intel is reportedly planning an entry-level 4-core Xe3 version of its Arc G3 processor to expand its presence in the affordable gaming handheld market.

Sources

comptoir-hardware.com · fragster.de · ithome.com · overclocking.com