On April 9, 2026, reports emerged indicating that Intel's next-generation desktop processor, the Nova Lake-S, will boast an entirely new package interface. The mainstream iteration will be equipped with an LGA1954 socket, while the high-end variant will adopt an LGA4326 socket. The widely utilized LGA1851 interface will be relegated to the previous generation of products, marking it as one of the shortest-lived desktop platform interfaces in Intel's storied history. The LGA1954 socket introduces a notable structural enhancement: a "dual-lever independent pressing mechanism," featuring an independent lever on each side of the socket, supplanting the traditional single-lever design on one side. This innovative mechanism is reserved exclusively for motherboard models tailored to high-end gamers, overclocking aficionados, and premium products, with the objective of bolstering the force uniformity and fitting precision of the processor's integrated heat spreader. It also optimizes the thermal conduction pathway and elevates overall heat dissipation efficiency. The LGA4326 slot, measuring 37.5×56.5 millimeters, is considerably larger than conventional desktop processor slots, earning it the moniker "giant" slot. Its area is nearly double that of the LGA1954, typically suggesting that the platform necessitates enhanced power supply capabilities, I/O bandwidth, and more intricate memory signal processing capabilities. Furthermore, LGA1954 motherboards uphold the tradition of exceptional cooler compatibility, with expectations to seamlessly support existing cooling solutions.