A custom-designed version of its new CPUs could make Intel-based gaming handhelds a better option this time around.

Intel used the CES 2026 stage to unveil its Panther Lake AI laptop chips built on the 18A process, with CEO Lip-Bu Tan saying the company "over-delivered" on its promise to ship the first 18A products by the end of 2025 as it ramps production and seeks to regain manufacturing credibility amid intensifying competition.

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock has surged to start the year. The tech company 's stock is up 15.5% year-to-date as of this writing -- and that's on top of a gain of more than 80% last year. The strong momentum has likely caught the attention of many investors. Can the chipmaker's stock continue to outperform?

Tech giant Intel has unveiled its next-generation processors, including chips designed specifically for handheld gaming devices.

Acer unveils refreshed Swift and Aspire AI laptops at CES 2026, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, programmable hotkey, and more.

On Tuesday, TechCrunch reported that Intel was developing a chip specifically designed to power handheld gaming devices. The new chips are expected to help Intel take share in a mobile gaming chip market that could exceed $45 billion by 2030, according to MarketResearch.com.

Intel (INTC) stock rises 1.6% after Panther Lake launch at CES and Melius upgrade to buy. Nvidia completes $5B investment in chipmaker as 18A ramp begins.

Intel Corp. showed off laptop computers based on processors with a new design, part of the chipmaker’s effort to make its products competitive again.

One of the main drivers of Intel stock's performance in 2025 was a series of deals Tan struck. First, Tan secured an $8.9 billion equity investment from the U.S. Government, unlocking existing grant money that hadn't yet been delivered. Intel also received a $2 billion equity investment from SoftBank, further strengthening its balance sheet.

Intel stock was wavering early Tuesday after the chip company unveiled new processors built on its 18A manufacturing process. The big question remains whether it can attract any external customers to stem losses at its foundry business.