Intel Launches Core Ultra Series 3 on 18A Process as First US-Made AI PC Platform

Summary

Intel unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at CES 2026 on January 6, the first compute platform built on Intel's 18A process technology -- described as the most advanced semiconductor process manufactured in the United States. Pre-orders for consumer laptops powered by the new processors opened on January 6, with systems available globally from January 27. Intel expects the platform to power more than 200 PC designs from global partners, making it the most widely adopted AI PC platform th