Intel G3 with LPDDR5X-8533
Intel Core Ultra 300 handheld memory targets point to LPDDR5X-8533 configurations.
We have an update on Intel’s G3 series for gaming handhelds. It appears the company has selected LPDDR5X-8533 , placing these parts between the lowest and highest LPDDR5X configurations in the Panther Lake stack.
The maximum LPDDR5X speed listed for Panther Lake is 9600 MT/s, which is tied to select X-series parts. Intel lists this spec for the Core Ultra X9 388H, Core Ultra X7 368H, and Core Ultra X7 358H. In other words, LPDDR5X-9600 is associated with SKUs that also carry Arc B390 branding.
The B370-equipped Core Ultra 5 338H is listed with LPDDR5X-8533 instead. Panther Lake also includes LPDDR5X-6800 configurations, which are tied to Core Ultra 7 365/355 and Core Ultra 5 335/325-class SKUs.
Panther Lake LPDDR5X Specs
- LPDDR5X-9600 : Core Ultra X9 388H, X7 368H and X7 358H
- LPDDR5X-8533: Core Ultra 9 386H, 7 366H, 7 356H, 5 338H, ⬅️Arc/Core G3 Extreme, Arc/Core G3
- LPDDR5X-6800: Core Ultra 7 365, 7 355, 5 335, 5 325, 5 332, 5 322
Memory speed can matter more on handheld designs because the integrated GPU shares system memory bandwidth. Higher LPDDR5X data rates can improve bandwidth-limited scenarios, though real-world gains also depend on the GPU configuration, power limits, and OEM tuning.
Source: Intel
If handheld-focused SKUs settle on LPDDR5X-8533 instead of LPDDR5X-9600, it suggests these systems are being built around higher-volume tiers rather than the top configuration reserved for select X-series parts. That choice can help keep platform costs below the top-end tier, which may reduce the risk of premium handheld pricing, depending on the rest of the bill of materials and OEM margins.
G3 naming confusion
According to our sources, the G3 series may be referred to as either Core G3 or Arc G3. Arc G3 appears on the most recent roadmaps . Some newer documents also reference an Arc B390 iGPU instead of Arc B380, so Intel’s naming may still be in transition. For clarity, we are including the names used across documents in the chart.
The current roadmap states that Intel’s G3 series will launch in Q2 2026. There is no confirmation yet from OEMs on which systems will launch first.
| Intel Panther Lake Series | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VideoCardz | CPU Cores⤵️ | Max CPU Clock | GPU Cores | Max GPU Clock | Memory Support |
| Intel G3 Series (Gaming Handhelds) | |||||
| Arc/Core G3 Extreme⬅️ | 14C (2P+8E+4LP) | 4.7 GHz | Arc B390/B380 12 Xe3 | 2.3 GHz | LP5/X-8533 |
| Arc/Core G3 ⬅️ | 14C (2P+8E+4LP) | 4.6 GHz | Arc B370/B360 10 Xe3 | 2.2 GHz | LP5/X-8533 |
| Intel Core Ultra 300 Series (TDP 25W+) | |||||
| Core Ultra X9 388H | 16C (4P+8E+4LP) | 5.1 GHz | Arc B390 12 Xe3 | 2.5 GHz | LP5/X-9600 |
| Core Ultra 9 386H | 16C (4P+8E+4LP) | 4.9 GHz | 4 Xe3 | 2.5 GHz | LP5/X-8533, D5-7200 |
| Core Ultra X7 368H | 16C (4P+8E+4LP) | 5.0 GHz | Arc B390 12 Xe3 | 2.5 GHz | LP5/X-9600 |
| Core Ultra 7 366H | 16C (4P+8E+4LP) | 4.8 GHz | 4 Xe3 | 2.3 GHz | LP5/X-8533, D5-7200 |
| Core Ultra X7 358H | 16C (4P+8E+4LP) | 4.8 GHz | Arc B390 12 Xe3 | 2.5 GHz | LP5/X-9600 |
| Core Ultra 7 356H | 16C (4P+8E+4LP) | 4.7 GHz | 4 Xe3 | 2.45 GHz | LP5/X-8533, D5-7200 |
| Core Ultra 5 338H | 12C (4P+4E+4LP) | 4.7 GHz | Arc B370 10 Xe3 | 2.4 GHz | LP5/X-8533 |
| Core Ultra 5 336H | 12C (4P+4E+4LP) | 4.6 GHz | 4 Xe3 | 2.5 GHz | LP5/X-8533, D5-7200 |
| Core Ultra 7 365 | 8C (4P+0E+4LP) | 4.8 GHz | 4 Xe3 | 2.5 GHz | LP5/X-6800, D5-6400 |
| Core Ultra 7 355 | 8C (4P+0E+4LP) | 4.7 GHz | 4 Xe3 | 2.5 GHz | LP5/X-6800, D5-6400 |
| Core Ultra 5 335 | 8C (4P+0E+4LP) | 4.6 GHz | 4 Xe3 | 2.45 GHz | LP5/X-6800, D5-6400 |
| Core Ultra 5 325 | 8C (4P+0E+4LP) | 4.5 GHz | 4 Xe3 | 2.45 GHz | LP5/X-6800, D5-6400 |
| Core Ultra 5 332 | 6C (2P+0E+4LP) | 4.4 GHz | 2 Xe3 | 2.3 GHz | LP5/X-6800, D5-6400 |
| Core Ultra 5 322 | 6C (2P+0E+4LP) | 4.4 GHz | 2 Xe3 | 2.3 GHz | LP5/X-6800, D5-6400 |
Source: VideoCardz
