Intel's upcoming "Panther Lake" laptops, part of the new Core Ultra Series 3, are anticipated to come with a substantial price increase, with industry reports indicating a premium of approximately 20% over the previous "Lunar Lake" generation. This price adjustment has been specifically observed with Samsung's latest Galaxy Book6 Pro and Galaxy Book6 Ultra models, which are equipped with the new Panther Lake SoCs. These new Galaxy Book6 models are reportedly 20% more expensive than their preceding Galaxy Book5 counterparts, which featured Lunar Lake processors. Credible sources like TechPowerUp and Wccftech corroborate this pricing trend, with Wccftech noting a nearly $477 price increase for Samsung's Panther Lake-equipped Galaxy Book6 Pro over its predecessor. The primary drivers behind this anticipated price hike are a combination of advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly Intel's shift to its internal 18A node for Panther Lake after using TSMC N3B for Lunar Lake, and a persistent global DRAM shortage. Intel officially launched the Panther Lake architecture at CES 2026, positioning it as a successor to Lunar Lake that integrates the efficiency of Lunar Lake with the performance characteristics of Arrow Lake, targeting a broader range of mobile computing needs from thin-and-light devices to high-performance systems. This generational leap brings significant performance improvements, including higher CPU and integrated graphics performance, and enhanced AI capabilities, which contribute to the increased cost. While specific pricing for all OEMs is yet to be revealed, Samsung's early indication suggests a global trend for Panther Lake-powered laptops.