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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Laptop Review

We tested two laptops with Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips: the Core Ultra X7 358H in the MSI Prestige 14 Flip and the Core Ultra X9 388H in a 16‑inch Lenovo IdeaPad. Both feature 16‑core CPUs and a major leap in integrated graphics.
26 January 2026 by
TechStora Editorial Board

Tested Laptops

We evaluated two high‑end laptops equipped with Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 chips.

  • MSI Prestige 14 Flip – Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
  • Lenovo IdeaPad 16‑inch reference unit – Intel Core Ultra X9 388H

CPU Architecture

Both CPUs are 16‑core designs broken down into four performance cores, eight efficiency cores, and four low‑power efficiency cores.

Integrated Graphics Progress

Intel has achieved a substantial improvement in integrated graphics performance, a key factor beyond raw benchmark numbers.

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