Intel Panther Lake processor leaks

Last month, Intel confirmed that they are currently calibrating the Panther Lake at their facilities, which, barring any unforeseen circumstances, is set to be the third-generation Core Ultra processor, anticipated for a mid-2025 launch. According to the information currently available, this processor will incorporate P-Cores based on the Cougar Cove architecture and E-Cores based on the Skymont architecture, along with a more advanced Neural Processing Unit (NPU), offering twice the AI performance of its predecessor, Lunar Lake. The CPU module is expected to utilize Intel’s 18A process technology, the SoC module will use Intel’s 3 process, and the GPU module might employ TSMC’s N3 process.

The GPU module on Panther Lake is particularly intriguing. Despite rumors that Intel has scaled back its standalone GPU development, the integrated graphics division remains on track. The Xe3 architecture, codenamed Celestial, is likely to be the next-generation CPU’s integrated graphics architecture, succeeding the Battlemage “Xe2-LPG” architecture, which will debut later this year on Lunar Lake.

@InstLatX64 has uncovered the CPU IDs related to Panther Lake, listing the A0 and B0 steppings as 0xC06C0 and 0xC06C1 respectively. Additionally, Lunar Lake currently has two A0 stepping IDs, 0xb06d0 and 0xb06d1.

Furthermore, the IDs for the integrated graphics have also been listed, with GT3 and GT2 versions, both to be used in Panther Lake-P chips, which are intended for mobile processors. The specific specifications remain unclear, and from the list, it’s evident that Lunar Lake-M will feature only the GT2 version of the integrated graphics.

Of course, Panther Lake is set for next year, and many variables could affect its development. This year, Intel’s focus remains on the Core Ultra 200 series, including Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake, with more detailed information about Panther Lake likely to be revealed at CES 2025.