Intel's first handheld-specific chip beats AMD's Z2 Extreme in battery and performance

Intel's Arc G3 Extreme, its first chip designed specifically for handheld gaming rather than repurposed from laptop parts, powers the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus. Per The Verge's August 14 review, it outperforms AMD's Z2 Extreme, runs games sharper than the Steam Deck, and delivers the longest battery life of any handheld tested. The Claw launches at $1,799 with limited August US supply.