Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced its new Intel Core Series 3 mobile processors, targeting value buyers, commercial users, and edge devices. The processors are built on Intel's 18A process node technology and manufactured in the United States.

The Core Series 3 processors offer up to 47% better single-thread performance, up to 41% better multi-thread performance, and up to 2.8x better GPU AI performance compared to five-year-old PCs, according to Intel's testing. The processors support up to 40 platform TOPS for AI workloads and include connectivity features such as up to two integrated Thunderbolt 4 ports, Intel Wi-Fi 7, and Intel Bluetooth 6.

"At a time when prices are rising and expectations are shifting, Intel Core Series 3 elevates value-orientated computing with exceptional battery life, boosted AI-ready performance, and broad ecosystem choice," said Josh Newman, General Manager and Vice President of Consumer PC, Client Computing Group.

Over 70 designs from partners including Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and Samsung are planned for launch throughout the year. Systems powered by Intel Core Series 3 for consumer and commercial markets became available April 16, 2026, with edge systems available starting in the second quarter of 2026.

For edge computing applications, Intel claims the Core 7 350 processor delivers up to 1.5x higher object detection performance, up to 1.9x faster image classification, and up to 2.2x higher performance for video analytics compared to Nvidia's Jetson Orin Nano.