Intel's next-generation desktop processor, Nova Lake, is expected to be released by the end of 2026, featuring a new LGA1954 socket and compatibility with the 900-series motherboards. The processor will offer a top configuration of 52 cores, including 16 performance cores (P-cores), 32 efficiency cores (E-cores), and 4 low-power efficiency cores (LPE-cores), doubling the core count compared to its predecessor. It adopts a dual compute module design and dual Tile packaging technology, supporting 288MB of shared cache and native DDR5 memory support with speeds up to 7200MT/s. Additionally, Nova Lake will integrate the Xe3P high-performance integrated graphics architecture and support the AVX10.2 and APX instruction sets.
