Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Intel Core Ultra 400 Nova Lake-S CPUs
Intel is planning to release new Core Ultra 400 CPUs called Nova Lake-S in 2026.
These CPUs will have up to 52 cores, including special cores for different tasks.
They will be much faster, especially for AI tasks, and will use a new socket called LGA 1954.
The CPUs will also support very fast memory and new graphics technology.
This means they will be great for gaming, productivity, and AI work.
They will also have more connections for other parts of the computer, making everything work faster and better together.
Intel's Core Ultra 400 Nova Lake-S CPUs will launch in 2026 with up to 52 cores.
The NPU6 in Nova Lake-S is over five times faster than in the current Arrow Lake series.
Nova Lake-S will feature 16 performance cores, 32 efficient cores, and 4 low-power cores.
The CPUs will support a new LGA 1954 socket and have a maximum TDP of 150W.
Performance improvements include a 10% increase in single-threaded tasks and a 60% increase in multi-threaded performance over Arrow Lake.
- Who
- Intel
- What
- Launch of Core Ultra 400 Nova Lake-S CPUs
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To enhance AI and processing capabilities
- Launch Year
- 2026
- Maximum Cores
- 52
- Performance Cores
- 16
- Efficient Cores
- 32
- Low Power Cores
- 4
- Socket
- LGA 1954
- TDP
- 150W
- Memory Support
- DDR5-8000
- Graphics Architecture
- Xe3
- PCIe Lanes
- 36 PCIe 5.0