Intel has reportedly started shipping engineering samples of its next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop processors. The chips are expected to launch in the second half of 2026, according to a leak from SiliconFly.
Leaked specs reveal up to 52 cores and 288 MB cache.
The Nova Lake-S lineup will feature up to 52 cores, including 16 performance cores, 32 efficiency cores, and 4 low-power efficiency cores. Single compute tile variants will offer up to 28 cores, while dual compute tile models reach the full 52-core configuration. The dual tile versions also include up to 288 MB of last-level cache. The processors will use a new LGA 1954 socket with 900-series chipsets and support DDR5 memory up to 8000 MT/s with CUDIMM and CQDIMM modules.
Nova Lake-S Spec Comparison
| Spec | Nova Lake-S (Single Tile) | Nova Lake-S (Dual Tile) |
|---|---|---|
| Max Cores | 28 | 52 |
| Max P-Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Max E-Cores | 12 | 32 |
| Max LP E-Cores | 0 | 4 |
| Max bLLC Cache | 144 MB | 288 MB |
Performance claims from SiliconFly suggest single-core performance could improve by up to 20% over Arrow Lake, while multi-core performance is expected to double. The improvements are attributed to increased IPC, larger cache, AVX10.2, and APX support.
The exact core configurations of the engineering samples have not been disclosed, and Intel has not confirmed the launch window. The source, SiliconFly, stated that Nova Lake engineering samples are now shipping, but specific launch timing remains unclear.
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