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

Intel is entering the handheld gaming PC market with two new Arc G-series processors, designed to utilize the company's Arc B-series integrated GPUs. The processors will power upcoming devices from MSI, Acer, and OneXPlayer, starting in June 2026. Unlike previous Intel-based handhelds, these chips are specifically marketed for gaming handhelds and integrate CPU, GPU, NPU, and other components under the Arc brand.