Intel may be working on more variants of the Panther Lake series, but a new patch reveals something unusual.
Linux Kernel Patch Features Intel Panther Lake R With Model ID 223; It could be a Panther Lake Variant for Rugged Devices
Intel made sure to use Cougar Cove and Darkmont Cores on the different Panther Lake variants. The company debuted its Core Ultra Series 3 mobile processors, but also used them in Wildcat Lake, which is aimed at entry-level and low-power devices. Similarly, Intel brought another variant of Panther Lake to the world, but the scenario is different.
As per the patch sent by Intel for the Linux Kernel, Intel is preparing it Panther R Lakewhich is a “derivative” of the current Panther Lake chips. The patch is interesting because it reveals several new things. First of all, Panther Lake R will not use regular Efficient cores, but will simply consist of a combination of P-Core and LP-E cores as mentioned in the release notes.
Second, it says it’s intended for use in “harsh environments.” This may be the reason why the “R” in Panther Lake R stands for “Ruggedized”, which is also mentioned in the patch. Since these chips are intended for harsh environments, Panther Lake R will most likely be used in rugged laptops and mobile devices. Early developments suggest that Intel is preparing more devices beyond consumer-grade laptops and mini PCs, such as edge systems, industrial PCs, embedded devices, or even factory equipment.
Another unusual thing about this patch is the Panther Lake R variant it uses Model ID 223. We know Panther Lake uses model ID 204however different model IDs in Linux mean the kernel may need to identify them differently, and potentially implement different handling, thermal rules, and power management behavior. So, this is not just a “Ruggedized” variant, but more than that. We will update you once we have more information about it in the near future.
News Source: Phoronix, Kernel
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