Enterprise laptops adopt Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 chips

Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 processors with Intel vPro, built for business PCs, are off to a fast start, already powering more than 125 designs including newly-announced systems from Dell and HP, the company said. Unveiled this week at an event in New York City, the Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro brings what Intel described as “next-generation performance efficiency and integrated AI acceleration,” as well as providing an enhanced vPro management platform. The company first announced the Core Ultra Series 3 processors in October 2025 . Previously codenamed Panther Lake , they will also appear in new consumer PCs. Users of systems running on the new chips will see over 30% faster performance, up to 80% better graphics, and up to 4x AI performance compared to four-year-old systems, the average PC refresh period for businesses, according to Intel. While the new systems can run code faster, Intel is also pushing for them to be more intelligent about the code they do run. Enhancements to vPro include the Intel vPro Certification Program that Intel said results in as much as 59% reduced CPU utilization, a 74% reduction in background activity, and power efficiency improved by 56%. AI is also playing a bigger role in the form of vPro Intelligence with Device IQ, which offers AI-driven analytics to detect, diagnose, and resolve issues. There’s also vPro Fleet Services to simplify out-of-band manageability via a fully managed SaaS-based activation and integration with Microsoft Intune, and security enhancements including Intel Total Storage Encryption for Microsoft BitLocker and AI-based threat detection using Intel’s chip-based Threat Detection technology (DTECT). Business PCs incorporating these technologies will be available beginning on March 31. Dell has launched an updated Dell Pro Notebook lineup which includes devices powered by the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor. It offers models with and without vPro. The Dell Pro Premium is designed for on-the-go executives and managers; the Dell Pro 7 is for users such as consultants and sales professionals who need systems that are portable, yet capable; the Dell Pro 5, the company said, provides mobility for users such as financial analysts while maintaining the performance they need for their business applications; and the Dell Pro 3 was created for users who run core productivity applications such as email, document creation, and collaboration. The Dell Pro Premium will be available on March 31, and the other models will hit the shelves in May. Pricing has not yet been announced. HP’s refreshed portfolio for business includes 31 new models powered by Intel, AMD, and Arm processors. Intel-powered devices include multiple configurations in the EliteBook 8 G2 series, an AI PC designed for knowledge workers, and the EliteBook 6 G2 series for mobile professionals and office collaborators. Other models are directed at the SMB market. The company also announced the EliteDesk 8 G2 for enterprise workers. The EliteBook 8 G2 devices are expected to be available in April, as are the EliteDesk models. The EliteBook 6 G2 is scheduled for June. Pricing has not yet been announced.

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