Intel brings Core Ultra Series 3 chips to Googlebook

Intel has extended its Core Ultra platform to new Googlebook laptops from Alphabet, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Developed with Google, the laptops are being brought to market by PC makers Acer, ASUS and Lenovo. The launch builds on more than a decade of collaboration between Intel and Google.

Built on Intel's 18A process technology, the Core Ultra Series 3 integrates CPU, GPU and NPU architectures to support artificial intelligence workloads. The devices also include connectivity features such as Intel Wi-Fi 7, Dual Intel Bluetooth 6.0 and Intel Thunderbolt.

Intel faces competition in the PC segment from Qualcomm and Advanced Micro Devices. Qualcomm is offering its Snapdragon X2 processors and launched the Snapdragon C platform for affordable laptops, while AMD offers Ryzen AI processors across consumer and business PCs.

Intel shares have gained 323.4% over the past year, compared with 31.7% growth for the industry. The stock trades at 5.96 times book value, below the industry average of 23.92. Over the past 60 days, consensus earnings estimates for 2026 rose 27.1% to $1.50 per share, while estimates for 2027 rose 18.8% to $1.96 per share.