Intel inadvertently launched the most important workstation processor of 2026

And it is not what you think it is.

January 23, 2026

Hernan Quijano

Hot take: The arrival of Intel Core Ultra Series 3, code name Panther Lake, marks the most impactful event of 2026 for the workstation market. Even with the likely arrival of a new Xeon W for Premium and Ultimate desktop workstations, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 has not only the volume but also the disruption potential to drive significant growth and win back some of the ground lost to AMD. Given that Intel takes the right actions. Intel Core Ultra Series 3, code name Panther Lake, and its importance in the workstation market, whether paired with Nvidia discrete GPUs or

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