The OneXPlayer 3 handheld gaming console brings a new Intel Panther Lake CPU and Arc B390 integrated GPU to the portable market, challenging established desktop-class competitors. This device targets gamers who want high-end PC performance in a handheld form factor without relying on external displays. Buyers interested in the latest Intel mobile silicon should note how this 45 W TDP system holds up against more powerful desktop hardware.
Intel Panther Lake handheld trades blows with Valve desktop in gaming tests
OneXPlayer built the 3 around a 14-core Intel Panther Lake processor paired with a 12 Xe-core Arc B390 iGPU. The company limited the thermal design power to 45 W to balance performance and battery life in a compact chassis. This configuration positions the device as a mid-tier option in the high-end handheld segment, competing directly with Valve's Steam Machine.
- CPU: 14-core Intel Panther Lake
- GPU: 12 Xe-core Arc B390 iGPU
- TDP: 45 W
- Price: $1,499
Benchmark data from ETA Prime shows the OneXPlayer 3 averaging 79 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p High settings with upscaling. The same system hit 68 FPS in Forza Horizon 6 at 1080p High with XeSS Quality enabled. At 1440p without upscaling, the handheld managed 51 FPS in Forza Horizon 6, outperforming the Steam Machine's 41 FPS in that specific test. However, the OneXPlayer 3 lagged behind the Steam Machine in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p, running 18% slower.
The OneXPlayer 3 starts at $1,499. This pricing places it in direct competition with Valve's Steam Machine, which offers higher TDP options up to 140 W. While the Steam Machine leads in some titles like Cyberpunk 2077, the OneXPlayer 3 shows competitive strength in Forza Horizon 6 across both 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Multi-Frame Generation on the Intel Arc G3 Extreme helps the OneXPlayer 3 approach Steam Machine performance in Crimson Desert.
We looked at OneXPlayer X2 and X2 Mini Details in our earlier Onexplayer coverage. The OneXPlayer 3 continues the vendor's push into Intel Panther Lake handhelds, offering a distinct 45 W alternative to higher-power desktop clones. The device is now available for purchase at the stated entry price.
Source: NotebookCheck
