AMD has launched its first Zen 6 CPUs, the EPYC Venice, and we use them to analyze what we can expect from the Ryzen "Olympic Ridge" lineup. AMD Ryzen "Olympic Ridge" Desktop CPUs Analyzed Using EPYC "Venice" Specifications, Zen 6 Brings The Next Oomph To AM5 Desktops It is surprising how AMD has evolved its strategy over the years. When the first Zen architecture launched, it was released for desktop PCs. The 1st Gen EPYC family, codenamed Naples, wouldn't arrive till a few months later. This has been the case for all Zen launches so far: Ryzen launches first, followed […]

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Intel Nova Lake Desktop CPUs are the next big platform upgrade for the consumer segment, offering up to 52 cores. Intel's 52-Core Nova Lake Desktop CPUs Made At TSMC, Consume Lots of Power & Produce Lots of Heat Every year at Computex, we try to bring you the latest updates on Intel's next-generation desktop lineup. In 2023, we shared the first details of Intel's 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, and in 2024, we shared the first details about Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs. Our information turned out to be correct, and this year, we have an update for Intel's upcoming […]

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Intel hasn't yet officially confirmed that its upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors will be branded as the Core Ultra 400 series. However, a new report claims that the name is already set. The “Series 4” architecture is expected to feature Coyote Cove P-cores and Arctic Wolf E-cores.

According to VideoCardz, the documents they had access to indicate support for DDR5 memory speeds up to 8000MT/s, including ECC, CUDIMM, and CSODIMM compatibility. These same documents state that the platform uses a Socket V design and is specifically marked for forward socket compatibility across multiple generations. Moreover, processing power is complemented by the Intel NPU 6 and a unified integrated graphics block featuring two Xe3 GPU cores across all desktop packages.

The roadmap also details the connectivity features, which include integrated Wi-Fi 7, Low Energy Audio, and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. The platform supports 24 PCIe Gen5 lanes from the CPU, enabling discrete graphics over an x16 link and up to three x4 PCIe 5.0 links from the chipset. In the documents, Intel notes support for up to eight SSDs across PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 interfaces and the ability to drive four independent displays.

As per VideoCardz, Intel plans five distinct desktop die packages, all of which feature 4x LPE cores. These five packages include an 8-core, a 16-core, two 28-core (one with bLLC cache), and a 52-core (dual-die with bLLC cache). The packages are divided across multiple SKUs, ranging from 6-core to 52-core designs. Product segmentation spans 35W, 65W, 125W, and 175W TDPs. The 175W bracket consists of 52-core and 44-core variants, while the remainder of the stack follows the Core Ultra naming conventions: 9, 7, 5, and 3. A graphics-disabled GT0 variant, MS2KF, is also included in the preliminary list below:

Mass production of Intel Nova Lake-S processors is reportedly scheduled for Q4 2026.

KitGuru says: Of all the Nova Lake-S SKUs in the preliminary list, which one looks the most interesting?

Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-S CPUs will feature a 44-core "Dual Compute Tile" CPU config instead of a 42-core configuration. Intel Nova Lake-S 42-Core Desktop CPU Spec Upgraded To 44 Cores, Retains Dual Compute Tile Config With bLLC A few months back, we reported that Intel was working on a range of Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs that will come in 52, 42, 28, and 24 core configurations, all featuring bLLC cache. It looks like one of these SKUs will be getting a spec upgrade. As per Jaykihn, the 42-core spec has now been upgraded to 44 cores, featuring 16 P-Cores (2x8) and […]

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AMD will roll out its next-gen Olympic Ridge Ryzen "Zen 6" Desktop CPUs with up to 24 cores in dual and 12 cores in single CCD configurations. AMD Preps Several Next-Gen Ryzen "Olympic Ridge" Desktop CPU SKUs, Starting at 6 With Up To 24 Cores AMD's next-gen Ryzen Desktop CPUs will feature the brand new Zen 6 core architecture and will be codenamed under the Olympic Ridge family. This next-gen lineup will be a major upgrade for AM5 platforms, offering architectural improvements, IPC uplifts, higher core configurations, advanced X3D stacking technologies, faster clocks, and newer features on existing and newer […]

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