How many rows each one leads. Not the verdict: a Bluetooth version and CPU performance cannot carry the same weight.
Clock speed and core count are not directly comparable across architectures, so Kacbu does not score them: it prints them and leaves the decision to the fields that can be measured. There is nothing to choose between them: overall 50 against 50.
There is not enough data to decide Graphics / Gaming.
There is not enough data to decide Efficiency.
There is not enough data to decide AI.
There is nothing to choose between them: overall 50 against 50.
Comparison confidence: Low. 12 of 20 comparable specifications are present on both, and 1 independent signal decided it.
| Family | Core Series 3 | Panther Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Thin and Light Laptop | Thin Performance Laptop |
| Number of CoresShown for context, not scored | 6 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| ThreadShown for context, not scored | 6 | 16 |
| Performance CoreShown for context, not scored | 2 | 4 |
| Efficiency CoreShown for context, not scored | 4 low-power | 12 (8 E + 4 LP-E) |
| Boost frequencyShown for context, not scored | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Base FrequencyShown for context, not scored | 1.5 GHz (P-core) | 2 GHz (P-core) |
| L3 cacheShown for context, not scored | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Integrated GraphicsNot decided | Intel Graphics (2.6 GHz) | Intel Arc B390 GPU |
|---|
| TDPShown for context, not scored | 15 W | 25 W |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum turbo powerShown for context, not scored | 35 W | 80 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1516 (soldered) | FCBGA2540 |
|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Core Series 3 | Panther Lake |
| Segment | Thin and Light Laptop | Thin Performance Laptop |
| Release YearShown for context, not scored | 2026 | 2026 |
| Number of CoresShown for context, not scored | 6 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| ThreadShown for context, not scored | 6 | 16 |
| Performance CoreShown for context, not scored | 2 | 4 |
| Efficiency CoreShown for context, not scored | 4 low-power | 12 (8 E + 4 LP-E) |
| ArchitectureNot decided | No data | Panther Lake |
| Boost frequencyShown for context, not scored | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Base FrequencyShown for context, not scored | 1.5 GHz (P-core) | 2 GHz (P-core) |
| L3 cacheShown for context, not scored | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Integrated GraphicsNot decided | Intel Graphics (2.6 GHz) | Intel Arc B390 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Xe CoresShown for context, not scored | No data | 12 |
| Graphics ClockShown for context, not scored | No data | 2.5 GHz |
| NPU (TOPS)Shown for context, not scored | 17 TOPS | No data |
|---|---|---|
| NPU (TOPS)Shown for context, not scored | No data | 50 TOPS |
| Memory TypeNot decided | No data | LPDDR5X 9600 MT/s |
|---|---|---|
| Memory TypeNot decided | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-6400 | No data |
| Maximum memoryNot decided | No data | 96 GB |
| Manufacturing Process | Intel 18A | Intel 18A |
|---|---|---|
| TDPShown for context, not scored | 15 W | 25 W |
| Maximum turbo powerShown for context, not scored | 35 W | 80 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1516 (soldered) | FCBGA2540 |
|---|
No device in the catalogue uses this chip