Intel makes a bid for handheld gaming PCs with new Arc G3 processors

Imagine holding a gaming PC in your hand, powered by Intel’s latest move — making a splash in a space dominated by AMD. Andrew Cunningham reports that Intel’s new Arc G-series processors are stepping into the handheld gaming market, offering a full chip that combines CPU, GPU, and AI elements. Unlike other handhelds that rely on AMD Ryzen Z-series chips, Intel is betting on its Arc B-series GPUs integrated directly into these new systems. Several brands, including MSI’s Claw, Acer’s Predator Atlas 8, and OneXPlayer, are set to launch these devices starting this June, with more rolling out throughout the year. What’s interesting here — according to Cunningham — is that Intel’s Arc branding now covers the entire processor package, not just the graphics. So, what does this mean for gamers? It’s a sign that Intel is serious about competing in a market where AMD has had the upper hand. And get this — these systems could reshape what we think of as portable gaming, blending power and size like never before. That shift is subtle now, but it’s exactly the kind of signal that usually sparks the next big leap.