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| The next OneXPlayer X1 could be the world's first Intel Panther Lake gaming handheld, X1 Air pictured. |
Fresh details have emerged about Intel's upcoming Panther Lake platform, and it looks increasingly likely that the next generation of PC gaming handhelds will be among its first homes. Following initial sightings last week, a new benchmark leak gives us our clearest look yet at the performance potential of these mobile gaming machines.
The story continues to revolve around an unreleased OneXPlayer X1 device. Last week, this mysterious handheld popped up on Geekbench running Intel's Core Ultra 5 338H processor, marking the first concrete evidence of Panther Lake being tested in this form factor.
Now, the prolific leaker known as @momomo_us on X has uncovered a FurMark benchmark for a device with the same CPU, adding significant weight to the earlier find.
Connecting the Dots: A Familiar Screen Hints at the Source
The new leak provides crucial context. The FurMark entry confirms the test was run on a device with a display resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.
This is a key detail. To date, every OneXPlayer X1 model, including the powerful OneXPlayer X1 Pro we reviewed earlier this year, has featured a 10.95-inch screen with that exact 1440p native resolution. This strong consistency makes it highly probable that the newly benchmarked device is indeed the next iteration of the OneXPlayer X1, completing the link back to the earlier Geekbench listing.
Inside the Leak: Power, Clock Speeds, and a 36W TDP
The FurMark benchmark data offers a deeper technical dive into what a Panther Lake handheld might offer. It reiterates that the integrated graphics will be an Intel Arc B370 iGPU with 10 cores (Xe3 architecture), clocking between 400 MHz and 2.3 GHz.
Perhaps more telling for handheld gamers is the reported Thermal Design Power (TDP). The benchmark lists the device's TDP at 36 Watts. This places it squarely in the same power envelope as some of today's most powerful handhelds, coming in just 1 Watt shy of the recently launched MSI Claw 8 AI+.
This 36W figure suggests that OEMs are targeting Panther Lake for the premium, performance-focused segment of the handheld market, where devices are designed to leverage higher power limits for better frame rates, especially when docked.
The Big Question: How Will Panther Lake Stack Up?
While the leaks confirm Panther Lake's arrival in handhelds, the ultimate question of real-world gaming performance remains open. The tech community is keenly waiting to see how Intel's next-gen Xe3 graphics cores will fare against the current competition.
The upcoming Panther Lake platform will need to prove itself against established players like AMD's Hawk Point (found in the latest ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go) and the incoming AMD Strix Point. It will also be part of Intel's own dual-pronged strategy, sitting alongside the more efficiency-focused Lunar Lake architecture expected in thinner devices.
With a 36W TDP and high clock speeds, the Arc B370 iGPU in this leaked device has the potential to make a significant performance statement. However, benchmark listings are just one part of the story. The final judgment will come down to driver maturity, game optimization, and how well the system balances performance, battery life, and heat in a compact chassis.
For more details on the specific FurMark submission, you can view the full entry online. As always, we'll continue to track this story and provide updates as more official information becomes available.
