Intel launches Core Series 3 chips

The new processor family includes a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) and supports Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4.

Intel is targeting the value-oriented market as it seeks to compete with rival chips from Qualcomm and Apple.

The launch is part of a broader strategy to democratize AI technology by making it available in more affordable devices.

Performance benchmarks suggest the Core Series 3 is up to 47% faster than its predecessors in certain computing tasks.

The first laptops featuring the new chips are expected to hit the market later this year.