New products launched for the consumer marketFollowing this, at Pro Day 2026 in New York, Intel officially unveiled a new commercial portfolio designed specifically for enterprise environments. The core focus was on the first commercial PC platform based on Intel's 18A advanced process—the "Core Ultra Series 3"—and the new vPro technology. In addition to emphasizing generational upgrades in battery life and performance, Intel also introduced AI-driven data analytics into device management for the first time, and launched the highly cost-effective Arc Pro B-series professional graphics cards and Xeon 600 workstation processors, attempting to provide more scalable solutions for enterprise IT in the wave of hybrid office and AI transformation.
Core Ultra Series 3 Commercial Platform: Powered by 18A Process Technology, Locking in a Four-Year Enterprise Replacement Cycle
Intel provides compelling upgrade data for businesses with an average four-year system replacement cycle. Compared to systems from four years ago, the Core Ultra 3 commercial platform offers the following features:
• Leap in efficiency:Single-threaded and multi-threaded performance improved by more than 30%, and productivity also increased by 30%.
• Vision and AI:Graphics performance is improved by up to 80%, while AI computing power is increased by a factor of 4.
• Intel 18A process:As Intel's first commercial application using its most advanced process node, this platform demonstrates exceptional power efficiency, with particular optimization for the battery life of commercial laptops during extended office work sessions.
The new vPro platform: AI-driven "self-healing" management and deep integration with Microsoft Intune.
As a distinctive feature of Intel's commercial market, the vPro platform has received three key upgrades:
• Intel vPro Intelligence and Device IQ:For the first time, AI-driven analytics technology has been incorporated to proactively detect and diagnose device problems. Intel plans to integrate this technology with its Digital Experience (DEX) platform in the second half of 2026, enabling "prevention is better than cure" for IT issues.
• vPro Fleet Services (SaaS-based management):This is the industry's first chip-level management solution deeply integrated with Microsoft Intune. IT teams can directly enable vPro's out-of-band management and disaster recovery functions from the Intune management center without requiring additional architecture.
• Security enhancements:The new "Intel Total Storage Encryption" for Microsoft BitLocker is now available, and it uses Intel Threat Detection Technology (DTECT) to detect malware at the chip level.
A New Choice for Professional Graphics: Arc Pro B70 / B65 with Xeon 600 Workstation Processors
Intel has launched Arc Pro B70 and B65 discrete graphics cards based on the Xe2 architecture for creators and AI developers.
• Arc Pro B70:Featuring 32 Xe cores and 32GB of GPU memory, Intel emphasizes its advantages in multi-agent AI workloads. Compared to competitors, its context window is 2.2 times larger, its response speed is 6.2 times faster, and it provides twice the token computation per dollar. Pricing starts at $949.
• Xeon 600 workstation processor:Available for purchase today, with prices ranging from $499 to $7699, primarily targeting the high-end computing and professional workstation market.
