Intel Just Put Its 18A Bet Into Cheaper Laptops. Here’s Why It Matters
SANTA CLARA, California, April 18, 2026, 11:34 PDT Intel pushed its Core Series 3 mobile chips out to the budget laptop market, commercial machines, and edge hardware, extending the reach of its 18A process far past just high-end models. The chipmaker said partners started shipping Core Series 3 systems for both consumer and business buyers as of April 16. Over 70 designs are still lined up for launch this year.