# Intel Panther Lake iGPU Matches Xbox Series S in Alan Wake 2

URL: https://technosports.co.in/intel-panther-lake-igpu-matches-xbox-series-s/  
Published: 2026-02-05  
Updated: 2026-02-05  
Author: Hardik Dhamija

Intel’s **Arc B390 iGPU** in Panther Lake processors rivals Xbox Series S performance in [Alan Wake 2](https://technosports.co.in/?s=Alan+Wake+2), according to Digital Foundry testing. The integrated graphics achieved 29.54 fps at 30W—7% ahead of Microsoft’s console in identical scenes.

![Panther Lake](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Intel-Panther-Lake-iGPU-1.webp)

## Panther Lake vs Xbox Series S: Test Details

| Specification | Panther Lake (Arc B390) | Xbox Series S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Processor** | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Custom AMD RDNA 2 |
| **GPU** | Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Custom RDNA 2 |
| **Test Device** | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 | Xbox Series S console |
| **Power Limit** | 30W | N/A (console) |
| **Resolution** | 1440p | 1440p output |
| **Upscaling** | FSR 2 Balanced | FSR 2 (from 720p internal) |
| **FPS (30W cap)** | 29.54 fps | ~27.6 fps |
| **FPS (uncapped)** | 32.77 fps | 26 fps |
| **Average Power** | 26.8W (peaks 31W) | N/A |

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Intel-Panther-Lake-iGPU-2-1024x576.webp)

Digital Foundry tested a Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 with **Core Ultra X9 388H** and Arc B390 graphics. At 30W (handheld PC standard), it averaged **29.54 fps**—7% faster than Xbox Series S in Alan Wake 2.

Uncapped, Panther Lake reached 32.77 fps. Increasing to 45W yielded minimal gains due to thermal limits.

## Comparison Context

Xbox Series S uses lower settings than PC’s “Low,” outputs 1440p via FSR 2 from 720p internal, and applies foliage/shadow cuts.

PS5-equivalent testing showed limits: PS5 averaged **55.25 fps** vs Panther Lake’s **28.91 fps**—a 92% gap. Alan Wake 2 behaves unpredictably on mobile iGPUs, so this shouldn’t generalize.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Intel-Panther-Lake-iGPU-3-1-1024x576.webp)

## Performance Context

Arc B390 beats **GTX 1060** and **RX 580** but trails **RTX 2060** and **RX 6600**. In ray tracing, Arc B390 sometimes matches RX 6600 via system memory access versus 8GB VRAM limits.

Intel announced Panther Lake handhelds in 2026 with MSI and Acer. The 25-35W envelope suits portable devices.

Arc B390 uses [Intel](https://www.intel.com/)‘s Xe3; Series S runs six-year-old RDNA 2. Visit TechnoSports tech news for updates.

## FAQs

### **Can Intel Panther Lake iGPU match Xbox Series S gaming performance?**

Yes, Arc B390 achieved 29.54 fps vs Series S’s ~27.6 fps in Alan Wake 2 at 30W.

### **What power does Panther Lake Arc B390 use for gaming?**

Averages 26.8W with peaks around 31W; optimal handheld range is 25-35W.