Intel could debut two handheld chips at Computex 2026. That’s according to VideoCardz, which obtained information about a possible announcement at this year’s big Taipei-based tech conference.
It appears the chips in question will be called Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme—with the former presumably being the base model and the latter being the more powerful version. VideoCardz says the chips are tied to a Q2 2026 window and are expected to have a lifecycle through Q2 2027. If that’s accurate, then a Computex 2026 reveal makes sense.
An X leaker named @9550Pro posted what is reportedly a CPU-Z screenshot of what could be the Intel Core G3 Extreme (via Notebookcheck). Earlier leaks claim this chip has 14 CPU cores total, including two P-cores, eight E-cores, and four LPE-cores. That said, another notable insider, Jaykihn, claims the listing is fake and that the Core G3 Extreme will be called the Intel Arc G3 Extreme. Regardless, the chip appears to be a stripped-down version of the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H chip we recently tested in the Kojima Edition of the Asus ROG Flow Z13.
VideoCardz says that the chips have already undergone internal testing and that MSI and OneXPlayer are expected to be the first to use Intel’s handheld chip. MSI certainly makes sense, as the company used Intel chips for its MSI Claw handhelds. Right now, there is no evidence that Asus or Lenovo is joining the Arc G3 party. However, the likes of Acer and Microsoft might, as their respective logos appeared during Intel’s “handhelds unleashed” reveal at this year’s CES.
As always, take this news with a grain of salt as these chips haven’t officially been announced. That said, given how Intel had a dedicated talk about handhelds during CES, it’s a safe bet we’ll hear more soon—whether at Computex or elsewhere.
We’ll keep an eye on this story and hope that any potential handhelds featuring these chips aren’t insanely expensive. Stay tuned!
