At CES 2025, Intel quietly revealed its entry-level 'Wildcat Lake' mobile processor family, now branded under 'Core Series 3'. While the main stage focused on flagship Panther Lake chips, a presentation slide and a physical sample shared with HardwareLuxx.de confirmed the existence of this budget lineup. The Wildcat Lake package features a 6-core configuration (2 Performance-cores + 4 Low-Power Efficient-cores) and integrated Xe3 graphics.

This aligns with previous leaks regarding Intel's strategy for affordable mobile computing. Intel representatives confirmed the family is destined for edge systems, embedded platforms, and entry-level notebooks, with a launch anticipated in Q2 2025. Reports suggest Core Series 3 will replace the aging Alder Lake-N lineup, offering a significant architectural upgrade for budget devices.

The reveal also included details on specific Panther Lake SKUs, but the surprise appearance of Wildcat Lake highlights Intel's commitment to covering the entire performance spectrum.