Intel's next-gen "Nova Lake" and "Razer Lake" architectures surface online on Linux's kernel, revealing Team Blue's future ambitions for the CPU markets.
Intel's Nova Lake & Razer Lake CPU Series Apparently Now Confirmed To Release, PCI IDs Appear In Linux Kernel
While Intel's modern-day CPU lineups, such as the Arrow Lake-S, haven't managed to witness decent industry sales traction, it won't be wrong to say that the firm looks committed to the future here. Next-gen Nova Lake and Razer Lake PCI IDs appear on Linux (via @GawroskiT), not only validating the naming scheme but also confirming particular lineups, such as the Nova Lake-H (NVL-H) and Nova Lake-S (NVL-S).
Intel IDs in kernel:
Intel nova lake / nvl-h / nvl-s (desktop)
Intel razor lake / rzl-h / rzl-m pic.twitter.com/rtEdkIjt1h— Tomasz Gawroński (@GawroskiT) January 3, 2025
Well, details around the mentioned CPU lineups are quite confined for now, but based on previous rumors, Intel's Nova Lake will be the true successor to the Arrow Lake-S lineup and should be part of the "Core Ultra 400" series, given that Team Blue stays consistent with the naming scheme here. In terms of specifications, Nova Lake, in general, is said to feature either Intel's 14A process or TSMC's 2nm, depending upon how both of the nodes pan out.
We recently saw a leak from Dell about Nova Lake-H SKUs, confirming 20W, 40W, and 80W TDP options, and that's the only piece of information that hints about the capabilities of the next-gen mobile lineup. As far as Razer Lake is concerned, in a previous report, we discussed how Razer Lake-S will succeed Nova Lake-S, and as far as specific details are concerned, we are currently clueless about what to expect with the lineup, apart from the fact that it will have S, M, and H series SKUs.
For release dates, it can be assumed that Intel's Nova Lake is slated for launch by 2026, while Razer Lake could appear by 2027, depending upon how Team Blue adjusts its future roadmap. Given the newest PCI ID listing, it's safe to say that development is already in progress, which is exciting to see.
Intel Desktop CPU Generations Comparison:
| Intel CPU Family | Processor Process | Processor Architecture | Graphics Architecture | Processors Cores/Threads (Max) | Platform | Memory Support | PCIe Support | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Lake (12th Gen) | Intel 7 | Golden Cove (P-Core) Gracemont (E-Core) | HD 700 Series | 16/24 | LGA 1700/1800 | DDR5 / DDR4 | PCIe Gen 5.0 | 2021 |
| Raptor Lake (13th Gen) | Intel 7 | Raptor Cove (P-Core) Gracemont (E-Core) | HD 700 Series | 24/32 | LGA 1700/1800 | DDR5 / DDR4 | PCIe Gen 5.0 | 2022 |
| Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen) | Intel 7 | Raptor Cove (P-Core) Gracemont (E-Core) | HD 700 Series | 24/32 | LGA 1700/1800 | DDR5 / DDR4 | PCIe Gen 5.0 | 2023 |
| Arrow Lake (Core Ultra 200) | TSMC N3B | Lion Cove (P-Core) Skymont (E-Core) | Xe1 (Alchemist) | 24/24 | LGA 1851 | DDR5 | PCIe Gen 5.0 | 2024 |
| Arrow Lake Refresh (Core Ultra 200 Plus) | TSMC N3B | Lion Cove (P-Core) Skymont (E-Core) | Xe1 (Alchemist) | 24/24 | LGA 1851 | DDR5 | PCIe Gen 5.0 | 2026 |
| Nova Lake (Core Ultra 400?) | TBA | Coyote Cove (P-Core) Arctic Wolf (E-Core) | Xe3 (Battlemage) | 52/52 | LGA 1954 | DDR5 | PCIe Gen 5.0 | 2026-2027? |
| Razer Lake (Core Ultra 500?) | TBA | Griffin Cove (P-Core)? Golden Eagle (E-Core)? | TBA | TBA | LGA 1954? | TBA | TBA | 2027-2028? |
| Hammer Lake (Core Ultra 700?) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | LGA 1954? | TBA | TBA | 2029-2030? |
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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