Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Review: Panther Lake Tests Strong

	Intel Core Ultra X9 388H - Coming Soon The 16-core Core Ultra X9 388H is a very strong all-around CPU, with leading IO and connectivity, performance, and improved efficiency. Panther Lake is officially on the prowl.
	Killer iGPU Performance Improved Efficiency Leading Edge Platform IO Much More Efficient NPU Strong Battery Life	Not Quite Retail Ready Modest Single-Thread Perf Gains

By now, we suspect most of our loyal readers are well aware of what Intel’s Panther Lake is all about. We’ve been discussing it and posting various leaks and other info about Panther Lake – now officially branded the Core Ultra 300 series – for nearly two years, and today we finally get to reveal how it performs.

Back in October ’25, we attended Intel’s Tech Tour and were able to disclose details of the CPU architecture and its various model configurations. Also, under the backdrop of CES a couple ...