Intel's Nova Lake "Core Ultra 400" Desktop CPUs are launching as early as Q1 2027, while the LGA 1954 platform targets longevity with Razor Lake & Hammer Lake chips. Intel Commits To Making LGA 1954 A "Multi-Generational" Socket, Bringing Nova Lake, Razor Lake, and Hammer Lake Desktop CPUs The Intel Nova Lake-S Desktop CPU platform, branded under the Core Ultra 400 family, will be entering mass production in Q4 2026. The latest information comes from a recent presentation held in China by one of Intel's authorized distributors in the region. The information may not be directly from Intel, but is […]

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Intel's 18A-P is coming to Diamond Rapids & Nova Lake CPUs, delivering backside power delivery and power boost using GAA transistors for boosted frequencies. Intel Diamond Rapids & Nova Lake CPUs Are On-Track To Deliver The Earliest of 18A-P Gains, Offering Double-Digit Frequency Gains At Low/High Voltages At Hot Chips, Intel is giving us more details on its 18A-P process technology, which brings GAA (Gate-All-Around) transistors with backside power delivery (GAA-BSPD), Power Boost, and an increased metal layer count to deliver 30% higher operating frequency at low voltages on x86 "in-production" silicon. The Futurum Research Group partnered with Intel to […]

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According to the latest leak, Intel's 28-core Nova Lake CPU could reach a staggering 296W at its PL2 power limit. Intel's 8+16+4 bLLC Chip Rumored to be one of the Nova Lake's Highest-End Single-Tile Designs Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop lineup appears to be one of the most aggressive ones, with power limits higher than previously expected. According to the user "Golden Pig Upgrade" (via Weibo), the Nova Lake-S CPU with a configuration of 8+16+4 will reportedly feature a PL2 (Power Limit 2) limit of 296W. This makes it potentially one of the most power-hungry mainstream desktop CPUs Intel has […]

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With the next two generations of Intel's processors - Nova Lake and Razor Lake - maintaining or even enhancing their fabrication footprint at TSMC, at least as per recent leaks, AMD's ability to secure marginal capacity within TSMC's increasingly constrained fabs now stands at a disadvantage. Intel's Nova Lake and Razor Lake processors will both reportedly leverage TSMC's 2nm fabrication process at least partially, which further constrains AMD's ambitions of securing additional fabrication capacity We already know that Intel is preparing to start mass producing its Nova Lake chips around January 2027. While these new family of chips were initially […]

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Intel Razor Lake CPUs, the follow-up to Nova Lake, will be based on TSMC's N2X node & bring bLLC to laptop variants. Intel Reportedly Leverages TSMC N2X Process Tech For Razor Lake CPUs The upcoming Nova Lake CPUs will leverage a mix of TSMC N2P and Intel 18A technologies, but with the follow-up, Intel plans on using a more advanced variant of TSMC's 2nm technologies. As per Jaykihn at X, it is stated that Intel will leverage the N2X process technology for its Razor Lake CPUs. Details for Intel Razor Lake are slim at the moment, but it was recently […]

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Intel VP Robert Hallock has confirmed that the company's next-generation CPU core will debut on desktop processors before reaching data centre products. The confirmation reveals that Intel is prioritising consumer platforms over enterprise for its upcoming architecture rollout.

Hallock (via Tom's Hardware) made the comments while discussing competitor AMD's decision to launch its Zen 6 architecture on EPYC Venice enterprise chips before consumer releases. Intel is taking the opposite approach with its next CPU design, ensuring desktop users get access to the new core first.

“I have a new core. It's coming to desktop first. I mean, I hope enthusiasts do the math about that one,” stated Robert Hallock, Intel VP and general manager of the enthusiast channel business.

While Hallock didn't explicitly name the core or reveal specific architectural details, the timing aligns with Intel's client roadmap. The company has slated Nova Lake for a 2026 launch following its Panther Lake platform. Hallock's statement confirms that the primary core design tied to Nova Lake will arrive on desktop motherboards before launching on Xeon server processor series.

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The popular hardware monitoring tool has added AMD's Zen 7 to its database way ahead of the official launhc. AIDA64 Adds Early Support For AMD Zen 7 Server Processors, Nearly Two Years Before The Launch Hardware monitoring tools such as AIDA64, HWMonitor, and HWiNFO usually add support for upcoming hardware before the official launch. This enables correct hardware monitoring for accurate specifications when the hardware launches. As of now, most of these utilities have already added early support for next-gen CPU families such as Intel Nova Lake and AMD Zen 6, but AIDA64 has moved one step further by adding […]

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Intel is taking a different approach with its next-generation CPU architecture, as confirmed in a latest interview. Intel Next-Gen Core Will Hit Desktops First, As Nova Lake Takes Aim at AMD Intel has confirmed that its next-generation CPU core associated with the Nova Lake will launch on desktop platforms before making its way to the data center. This has been confirmed by the company's VP and general manager, Robert Hallock, who revealed the strategy to Tom's Hardware while discussing AMD's decision to introduce its Zen 6 architecture in the server market first. Speaking to Tom's, Hallock said that Intel has […]

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Intel's rumoured Razor Lake-AX processor will reportedly not be unlocked for overclocking, according to new details shared by leaker Jaykihn. The chip is set to feature Nova Lake CPU architecture on a large APU platform rather than a conventional socketed desktop processor.

Jaykihn (via VideoCardz) claims that Razor Lake-AX relies on Coyote Cove P-Cores and Arctic Wolf E-Cores. This architecture retains more Nova Lake technology than its name implies, separating it from Razor Lake-S/H, which should use a different P-Core and E-Core configuration.

Previous leaks linked Razor Lake-AX to a BGA4326 package featuring on-package memory alongside 16 or 32 Xe3p graphics cores. These physical specs indicate that AX is a large APU platform rather than a standard desktop CPU.

Official branding isn't clear yet, with questions remaining over whether it falls under the Core 400 or 500 series. Intel hasn't officially announced Razor Lake-AX, but a release is expected to occur in late 2027 or early 2028.

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One of the Nova Lake SKUs with a specific configuration will operate at up to 65W to unlock full performance. Nova Lake-S APU With 16 CPU Cores and 12 Xe3P GPU Cores Will Reportedly Operate at 65W to Deliver Full Graphics Performance The Intel Nova Lake family will be quite comprehensive when it comes to the configuration. The Nova Lake S desktop processors will particularly include a wide range of SKUs, featuring models with up to 52 cores. This will reportedly lead to a massive 474W of PL2 power on the flagship SKU, but one should expect the majority of […]

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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's Nova Lake Desktop CPUs will include two 18-core models featuring a single compute tile and large bLLC. Next-Gen Nova Lake Desktop CPUs Include Two Core Ultra 5 Models With 18-Cores, Up To 125W, and Intel's Big LLC Technology The Intel Core Ultra 400S series or Nova Lake-S Desktop CPU lineup will come in various shapes and sizes. Each segment will consist of multiple options to choose from, such as Single-Compute Tile, Dual-Compute Tile, bLLC, non-bLLC, Unlocked, and Non-K models. We have talked about the initial lineup before, and as per the latest from Jaykihn, it looks like there will […]

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Intel's Nova Lake flagship may temporarily consume up to 474W under heavy boost workloads. Intel's Nova Lake Flagship 52-Core Chip Could Push PL2 Power to a Massive 474W as Intel Sends Revised Z990 Power Design Instructions With 3x 8-pin EPS Connectors More leaks are surfacing regarding Intel's upcoming Nova Lake lineup. As of today, we expect Intel's top-of-the-line Nova Lake S desktop lineup to feature up to a 52-core configuration, which is a massive jump over the current 24-core/24-thread configuration from Intel Arrow Lake S series. Intel did offer up to 32 threads in the Raptor Lake/Refresh lineup, but with […]

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Intel's upcoming Refresh of the Raptor Lake will include a new family of HX SKUs, including 6+8, 8+12, and 8+16 variants. Raptor Lake Next HX Mobile Chips to Bring 14-24 Core Configuration; However, Intel is Expected to Remove the vPro Support Intel isn't just launching the Nova Lake before 2026 ends, but is also reportedly preparing for another launch, as we reportedly a few days ago. To fulfill the demands of the mainstream market, Intel is set to release Raptor Lake NEXT, which is expected to arrive in the early part of 2027 and should exist alongside the Nova Lake […]

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Qualcomm is working on a new refresh of its existing Snapdragon X2 CPU family, which will feature various options. Snapdragon X2 Refresh Might Be Coming Before Next-Gen X3 Series, As Qualcomm Starts Listing Various Configurations The Snapdargon X2 lineup comes in three flavors: X2 Elite Extreme, X2 Elite, and X2 Plus. The CPU family starts at 6 cores and goes all the way up to 18 cores. This year at Computex 2026, we saw the launch of the entry-tier Qualcomm C-Series chips, but these aren't the same as Snapdragon X2 offerings. While Qualcomm should be working on its next-generation X3 […]

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Intel's Serpent Lake SoCs featuring NVIDIA's RTX GPU tiles as integrated graphics are expected to roll out by Q1 2028. Intel & NVIDIA's Co-Developed Serpent Lake SoCs Featuring Next-Gen CPU & GPU Architectures Rumored For Q1 2028 Last year, Intel announced that it was working with NVIDIA on a custom SoC that would incorporate NVIDIA's RTX GPU tiles. Intel stated that these SoCs will power a wide range of PCs that require the integration of these levels of CPUs & GPUs together into a single package. It looks like we have our first timeline of when these SoCs will be […]

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New details for Intel's upcoming Z990 & Z970 chipsets powering next-gen LGA 1954 motherboards have been revealed. Intel's Next-Gen Z990 & Z970 Are In Full Development: New Details Point To Higher Chipset Power Consumption, But With More IO Capabilities Recently, there have been new details rolling out for Intel's upcoming chipsets, mainly the high-end Z990 and Z970 series. We got our first glimpse at these motherboards at Computex 2026, and while the launch is still several months away, the first motherboards are already in development and expected to be ready even before Nova Lake Desktop CPUs launch. Z990 Chipset Smaller […]

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Intel Raptor Lake Next Desktop CPUs will bring value-oriented options to mainstream and budget gamers on the existing LGA 1700 sockets. Intel Nova Lake Aims Enthusiasts, But Raptor Lake Refreshes Will Serve The Mainstream Masses To Tackle Memory Shortages Both Intel and AMD are preparing next-gen CPU lineups in the form of Nova Lake and Zen 6. Initially, the lineups were expected to launch later this year, but due to ongoing memory shortages, rising component prices, and a sluggish PC segment, these launches have now been pushed back to early 2027, around CES. At the same time, Intel and AMD […]

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Intel is once again down for another Refresh for its Raptor Lake series and as per the report, it's set to launch it next year. Intel Aims for DDR4 Abundance in the Market Through Releasing New Raptor Lake Refreshes Alongside Nova Lake CPUs Intel Raptor Lake has witnessed multiple refreshes in recent years. After the success of the 13th-gen Raptor Lake family, Intel followed up with the 14th-gen Raptor Lake Refresh. Even after the release of Intel's Arrow Lake, aka Core Ultra Series 2 processors, Intel re-released the Raptor Lake Refresh with a different naming convention (Core Series). According to […]

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