Tag: Arc G3 Extreme

  • Acer Launches Windows Handheld Arc B390 with 120 Hz Display

    Acer Launches Windows Handheld Arc B390 with 120 Hz Display

    Key Takeaway

    – Predator Atlas 8 uses Intel Arc G3 or G3 Extreme (Arc B370/B390) with strong rumored gaming performance vs Radeon 890M handhelds.
    – 8-inch 1200p IPS display at 120 Hz VRR, 500 nits, plus up to 24 GB RAM and 1 TB M.2 storage; weights 770–810 g with 60 Wh or 80 Wh battery options.
    – Availability: launching in Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America with first shipments in October 2026; pricing not announced.

    Acer has jumped into the handheld gaming arena with the Predator Atlas 8, following OneXPlayer’s Arc G3 Extreme powered reveal earlier today. The Atlas 8 arrives amid a market where Nitro Blaze models from Acer previously teased but not released, leaving fans curious about the company’s handheld ambitions and timing.

    Pricing and specifications retained here

    According to Acer, the Predator Atlas 8 will be available with Intel’s Arc G3 or Arc G3 Extreme processors, which contain Arc B370 and Arc B390 graphics, respectively. Based on our experiences with Arc B390-powered laptops, the Predator Atlas 8 could be over 50% more powerful in games than Radeon 890M-equipped handhelds like the Legion Go 2 or the ROG Xbox Ally X (curr. $1,309 on Amazon).

    Display and hardware configuration

    Moreover, the Predator Atlas 8 leverages an 8-inch and 1200p IPS display featuring 500 nits peak brightness and a 120 Hz VRR refresh rate. On top of that, the handheld offers up to 24 GB of LPDDR5X-7467 RAM and 1 TB of M.2 2280 storage, all in a package measuring 299 x 127 x 28.5 mm. Apparently, Acer plans to sell versions with 60 Wh and 80 Wh batteries too, which will see the Predator Atlas 8 weighing 770 g or 810 g.

    Launch window and market reach

    Currently, Acer expects to sell the Predator Atlas 8 in Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. However, the handheld will not reach any of these markets until October 2026. Pricing information remains unknown for now.

     


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    • Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Arc G3 Release Ahead of Schedule

      Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Arc G3 Release Ahead of Schedule

      Key Takeaway

      – Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme debut on May 28, with early showings anticipated before Computex 2026; handheld devices from MSI and Acer expected to accompany the launch.
      – Both models use a 14-core CPU (2 P-cores, 8 E-cores, 4 LPE-cores); Extreme variant boosts to 4.7 GHz and pairs with a faster Arc B390 GPU (12 Xe cores) versus Arc B370 in the standard G3 (10 Xe cores).
      – Initial simulated benchmarks place Arc G3 Extreme ahead of AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, with Panther Lake positioned as power-efficient for handheld gaming where thermal/power limits matter.

      Intel Panther Lake handheld chips tease and rumors collide

      when intel showed off panther lake at ces 2026, it teased two unnamed handheld chips without divulging any specifics. initially thought to be the core g3 and core g3 extreme, subsequent leaks confirmed they’d launch as the arc g3 and arc g3 extreme. now, videocardz learned that intel could show both chips off earlier than their rumoured computex 2026 (june 2-5) release window.

      Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme launching date and devices

      intel will unveil the arc g3 and arc g3 extreme on may 28. msi is expected to show off a new 8-inch handheld console powered by the chips, likely a revision of the claw series. even acer is expected to join in on the fun with the predator atlas 8. one can only hope it actually launches, unlike the nitro blaze that never saw the light of day after a rather pompous reveal.

      Specs in brief and what differs

      specs-wise, both the arc g3 and arc g3 extreme come with a 14-core cpu with 2 p-cores, 8 e-cores and 4 lpe-cores. the ‘extreme’ variant has a slightly faster boost clock (4.7 ghz vs 4.6 ghz) and a faster arc b390 gpu with a 12-core gpu. the arc b370 used on the regular arc g3 comes with 10 xe cores. on paper, the spec differences are marginal, and it’ll be interesting to see how they fare against each other in the real world.

      Early benchmarks and power considerations

      initial benchmarks on simulated hardware show promising results, with the arc g3 extreme handily outperforming amd’s flagship ryzen z2 extreme. panther lake is a fairly power-efficient architecture, so it has the potential to shine in power-restricted environments—something that is a must in handheld gaming consoles.

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    • Intel Arc G3 Extreme Launches with 14 Cores and Arc B390 Graphics

      Intel Arc G3 Extreme Launches with 14 Cores and Arc B390 Graphics

      Key Takeaway

      1. MSI’s upcoming gaming handheld, the Claw 8 EX AI+, is expected to feature the Arc G3 Extreme processor, with a listed price of €1,599.
      2. The Arc G3 Extreme includes a 14-core CPU, 12 MB L3 cache, and is designed as a higher-tier option compared to the standard Arc G3 and other handheld APUs.
      3. Performance claims regarding the Arc G3 Extreme should be approached cautiously, as benchmark data is preliminary and not definitive.
      4. MSI plans to unveil the Claw 8 EX AI+ at Computex 2026 in June.

      Initial Rumors about MSI’s New Gaming Handheld

      Early today, a retail store in Italy founds listed MSI’s next handheld gaming device for about €1,599, featuring a Arc G3 Extreme processor. This new model, known as the Claw 8 EX AI+, is likely to appear alongside the Claw A8 (which costs around $1,299 currently), rather than replacing older models too quickly. It seems MSI plans to introduce this at the upcoming tech exhibition, Computex 2026.

      Details About the Chipset and Benchmark Leaks

      Strangely, the same chipset has been seen on Passmark’s database before its official announcement. Intel might announce an Arc G3 version as an affordable alternative to their G3 Extreme, similar to how AMD launched the Ryzen Z2 and Z2 Extreme back in 2025. The specifications listed on the screenshot imply it’s meant for the Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld, rather than some different device. Also, the Arc G3 Extreme’s core architecture includes the Arc B390, a powerful 12-core iGPU combining Xe3 cores, but Intel currently restricts this to their Core Ultra X 300 series processor.

      Hardware Specifications and Performance Expectations

      The listing additionally specify that the Arc G3 Extreme features a 14-core CPU with 18 MB L2 cache and 12 MB L3 cache. It also has 2 Performance cores combined with 12 Efficient cores, but interestingly, it does not support Hyper-threading. Still, it’s too early to pass final judgment based solely on one benchmark test. Claims that the Arc G3 Extreme will outperform the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and other handheld APUs by a large margin are premature. MSI probably plans to launch the Claw 8 EX AI+ officially at the Computex 2026 event, in June.


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