Intel® Arc™ G-Series

Handheld, not held back

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Intel® Arc™ G-Series

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No tradeoffs. Just play.

High-performance play that keeps going — and stays ready. Intel® Arc™ G-Series processors power the next level of handheld gaming, delivering smooth, responsive play with performance that lasts wherever you play.

Performance

Play at high settings by default

Intel® Arc™ G-Series processors deliver huge performance plus AI‑powered upscaling and multi-frame generation for smooth, responsive gameplay and lasting performance wherever you play.

Endurance

Built for extended play

More playing, less charging. Designed for efficient performance, Intel® Arc™ G-Series processors help you get more gaming from every charge.

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Experience

Fast from start to resume

Fast startup, quick resume, and optimized drivers help Intel® Arc™ G-Series processors keep games running smoothly from day zero.

Play the games you love

Get an Xbox console‑inspired, controller‑optimized, dedicated gaming experience on your Windows 11 handheld—and bring all your games from most PC storefronts.¹

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Level-up your handheld experience

Connectivity

Instant connectivity

Thunderbolt™ 4 delivers up to 40Gbps data and video speeds, with Intel® Wi‑Fi 7 and dual Intel® Bluetooth® Core 6.0 for low‑latency connectivity.

Precompiled Shaders

Built to play, not wait

Precompiled Shader Distribution cuts time spent compiling shaders in select games—less time on loading screens, less in‑game stutter, more time playing.

Ray Tracing

Turn up the eye candy

Intel® Retro Scaling brings low‑res, pixel‑art games or older content to modern high‑resolution displays without blur, using integer scaling technology to keep pixels sharp and crisp.

Retro Scaling

Make old games look new

Intel® Retro Scaling brings low-res, pixel-art games or older content to modern high-resolution displays without blur, using integer scaling technology to keep pixels sharp and crisp.

Intel® Arc™ G-Series processors

Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor

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Intel® Arc™ G3 processor

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Intel® Arc™ G‑Series processors are purpose‑built for gaming handhelds, delivering smooth, responsive gameplay with efficient performance for longer gaming sessions, enhanced by AI‑powered Intel® XeSS 3 for higher frame rates.

Intel® Arc™ G‑Series processors are purpose‑built for gaming handhelds, with hardware, graphics, and power optimizations tailored specifically for portable gaming experiences. Intel® Core™ Ultra processors are designed for laptops and PCs, balancing performance across productivity, creation, and gaming.

Yes. Intel® Arc™ G‑Series processors are designed to run many modern AAA games at high settings by default, delivering smooth, responsive gameplay without requiring constant manual tuning or tradeoffs.

Intel® XeSS 3 is an AI‑based technology that improves handheld gaming by boosting frame rates while maintaining image quality. It combines AI‑powered upscaling and multi‑frame generation to deliver smoother, more responsive gameplay, especially in demanding games running on handheld devices.

Endurance Gaming mode is a built‑in feature on Intel® Arc™ G‑Series processors for gaming handhelds that intelligently balances frame rates and power consumption to help extend gaming sessions on battery. It helps maintain smooth gameplay for longer periods without requiring users to manually adjust performance or graphics settings.

Yes. Intel® Arc™ G‑Series processors support Thunderbolt™ 4 docking, allowing users to connect to TVs, displays, and peripherals, and transfer large game libraries quickly—effectively turning a handheld device into a desktop‑style setup.

Yes. Intel® Arc™ G‑Series handhelds support ray tracing through the latest‑generation Intel® Xe3 graphics, delivering enhanced lighting, reflections, and shadows, including ray tracing support designed to run efficiently within handheld power profiles.

Yes. Intel® Arc™ G‑Series processors support Precompiled Shaders, which helps reduce shader compilation delays in select games, leading to faster load times and reduced in-game stutter during gameplay.

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¹ Requires Windows 11 and eligible home app. Xbox mode on Windows PC not available in all markets. Additional details available here.

Intel® Arc™ G-Series

Intel® Arc™ G-Series

No tradeoffs. Just play.

Play at high settings by default

Built for extended play

Fast from start to resume

Play the games you love

Level-up your handheld experience

Instant connectivity

Built to play, not wait

Turn up the eye candy

Make old games look new

Intel® Arc™ G-Series processors

Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor

Intel® Arc™ G3 processor

Resources

FAQ

What is the Intel® Arc™ G‑Series processor for gaming handhelds?

What is the difference between Intel® Arc™ G‑Series processors and Intel® Core™ Ultra processors?

Can Intel Arc G‑Series handhelds run AAA games on high settings?

What is Intel XeSS 3 and how does it improve handheld gaming?

What is Endurance Gaming mode on Intel gaming handhelds?

Does the Intel Arc G‑Series handheld support Thunderbolt 4 docking?

Do Intel Arc G‑Series handhelds support ray tracing?

Does Intel Arc G‑Series have precompiled shader distribution?