These are the same chips AMD makes for regular laptops, but with different power settings better suited to a compact handheld system. There are handhelds based on Intel silicon (MSI’s Claw is the main one),

Intel's Arc G3 finally gives AMD's Ryzen Z real competition in gaming handhelds, but rising costs could price most buyers out entirely.

Intel's new Arc G-Series processors aim to rival AMD Ryzen Z-series handheld gaming chips with support for ray tracing and XeSS 3

MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI+ is exactly the kind of handheld I want to slot between my weary fingers. The Intel-based gaming PC has the ergonomics of the now-$790 Steam Deck and still promises performance and efficiency that AMD’s offerings lack. It’s too bad that it may cost a depressing amount of money.

I Hope Intel's Arc G3 Chips for Windows Gaming Handhelds Deliver on Performance and Battery Life

Intel Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme are the first chips designed exclusively for gaming handhelds, announced May 28 ahead of Computex 2026. Built on the Intel 18A process, the Arc G3 Extreme powers the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and Acer Predator Atlas 8,

TL;DR: Intel's upcoming Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series 3) processors, built on advanced 18A technology, promise significant performance and power efficiency gains for laptops and handhelds. Featuring Arc Graphics with 12 Xe Cores, Panther Lake aims to ...

If you are a HotHardware reader, there's a pretty good chance I don't need to tell you that for a few generations, AMD has been leading Intel in PC gaming CPU performance. Well, according to Intel's Robert Hallock, this is not because AMD has superior ...

Memory prices might still be high, but you can at least buy the fastest gaming CPUs around for much lower than a few months ago.

Intel Arc G3 powers Acer’s new handheld gaming PC with Intel Xe3 graphics, upgraded specs, 120Hz display support, and next-generation portable gaming performance.