Intel Unveils Next-Generation 52-Core Nova Lake Processor with 474W Power Consumption

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Intel plans to further increase power limits with its next-generation Nova Lake series processors. This information was shared by LC Tech Leaks and confirmed by Jaykihn. The flagship 52-core desktop version is expected to adopt a dual-compute tile architecture, with a PL2 power limit reaching 474W. PL2 (Power Limit 2) represents the maximum power a CPU can consume during short-term turbo boost, and this target remains quite demanding. Earlier rumors suggested Intel may have also set an emergency PL4 power limit exceeding 700W. These power limits may only apply to the top-tier models with dual-core architecture.

This leak also reveals information about the upcoming platform, including the previously rumored LGA1954 socket. Nova Lake-S will require a new generation of motherboards, and motherboard vendors are expected to classify boards based on sustained PL1 power levels, corresponding to configurations for 35W, 65W, 125W, and 175W CPUs. Enthusiast-grade motherboards (likely the Z990 series) are said to feature three EPS 8-pin CPU power connectors instead of the traditional two. Vendors may choose to include the third connector, but its primary purpose is to support extreme overclocking without affecting the CPU's rated performance.

The Nova Lake-S series is expected to be branded as "Core Ultra 400S," marking Intel's largest desktop CPU overhaul in years. Leaked specifications show core configurations ranging from 6 cores to 52 cores, with support for DDR5-8000 memory. The flagship 52-core model features 16 performance cores (P-cores), 32 efficiency cores (E-cores), and a new large last-level cache (bLLC) design to counter AMD's advantage in gaming with 3D V-Cache. Additionally, Intel plans to introduce integrated Xe3 graphics, Thunderbolt 5, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and an upgraded NPU for AI workloads. These specifications have not yet been confirmed.

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