Intel and its partners have prepared for the Nova Lake launch, and even though we are months away, we might witness more leaks like these.
Intel Socket LGA 1954 Spotted in Taipei, Intel's Platform for the Next-Gen Nova Lake-S Processors With Dual Retention Design
The LGA 1954 socket appeared out of nowhere in Taipei, and it's probably the first time we've seen a real one. The user @laurentschoice posted a pic of an LGA 1954 socket, mentioning that it was spotted in Taipei. It might be one of the early samples, prepared by some motherboard vendor, but it's not clear who it belongs to.
Nonetheless, the pic reveals something interesting. The LGA 1954 socket will feature a dual retention design that will help secure the processor better. The socket will be identical in dimensions to the Intel LGA 1851 despite featuring more pins and will measure 45 x 37.5 mm. This means it will offer compatibility with existing LGA 1851 coolers, making it easier for users to skip the cooler upgrade.
Intel LGA 1954 will support the Intel Nova Lake-S processors, part of Intel's dedicated desktop CPU lineup, which feature up to 52 cores. Nova Lake will be the first-ever processor lineup to feature two different GPU architectures, bringing an Xe3 and Xe3P combo for its integrated graphics. However, this time we might also see dedicated APU variants that are designed to compete against AMD APU offerings.
As far as the launch is concerned, the Nova Lake processors are expected to debut this year, including both desktop and mobile SKUs. With the launch of Nova Lake, motherboard vendors should launch their new LGA 1954 socket motherboards with the flagship Z990 chipset.
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