Advantech announced the integration of Intel Core Series 3 processors into its next-generation portfolio of industrial-grade embedded boards and Edge AI systems. This collaboration strengthens the long-standing partnership between Advantech and Intel, enabling efficient and balanced boards and edge systems designed for lightweight edge AI inference applications.
Built on Intel 18A process technology, Intel Core Series 3 introduces a hybrid CPU design with up to 6 cores (2 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores), delivering up to 1.2x higher single-thread performance compared to previous-generation processors. With a new Xe3 graphics engine and integrated Intel NPU 5.0, the architecture enables distributed AI acceleration across CPU, GPU, and NPU, achieving up to 40 TOPS of total AI performance.
The addition of a dedicated NPU in a mainstream Intel Core Series 3 provides power-efficient AI inference optimised for always-on edge workloads. Combined with CPU and GPU compute capabilities, the solution is well suited for lightweight Edge AI inference applications such as smart retail kiosks, self-checkout systems, healthcare assistance devices, and industrial robotics – where responsiveness, efficiency, and reliability are essential.
“Edge AI is increasingly moving toward practical inference workloads at the edge, where efficiency and balance are key to scalable deployment,” said Miller Chang, President of Advantech Embedded Sector. “By working closely with Intel, we are delivering efficient and balanced systems that enable customers to deploy lightweight Edge AI inference applications with greater speed and operational efficiency.”
In addition to AI performance, the architecture is designed for long-term industrial use, offering up to 10 years of product availability. It also supports real-time computing capabilities through Intel Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), enabling deterministic performance for automation and control applications.
Advantech plans to introduce multiple Intel Core Series 3-based systems starting April 2026, including the MIO-5356 embedded single-board computer, the ARK-1252 DIN-rail Edge computer, and the ARK-2233 fanless edge computer. These systems are designed to deliver efficient and balanced computing for lightweight edge AI inference across diverse industrial applications.
Together, Advantech and Intel continue to advance an open Edge AI ecosystem, empowering customers worldwide to accelerate innovation and unlock practical intelligence at the edge.
