"Intel recently hosted its Tech Tour 2025 event in Arizona, showing off the next generation of processor technology to press and analysts, codenamed "Panther Lake". The new line of chips is slated to power a wide range of upcoming laptop models with improved battery efficiency and performance with the new A18 process technology. Also: I saw Intel's new 'Panther Lake' chip first-hand, and it could be a turning point"
"Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET I didn't expect to walk away excited by Panther Lake's improvements to wireless connectivity, but that's exactly what happened. First off, the chip will introduce support for 6GHz band to laptops. According to Intel, a 6GHz band is twice as fast as a 5GHz channel, with a bandwidth spectrum up to 1,200 MHz wide. Laptops running the new hardware will support a new flagship Wi-Fi 7 feature called Multi-Link Operation (MLO),"
Panther Lake brings Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors for laptops, built on the A18 process, targeting improved performance and battery efficiency. The platform emphasizes enhanced wireless connectivity with 6GHz band support and Wi‑Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation (MLO) to maintain faster, more reliable links across channels and bands. Intel states a 6GHz band can be twice as fast as a 5GHz channel with up to 1,200 MHz of spectrum. MLO enables devices to connect across multiple channels and hop between bands to preserve optimal throughput. The design includes gamer-oriented improvements and subtle background features that improve everyday laptop experiences. Consumer laptops should begin shipping early 2026.
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