I assume the low power island cores - which are basically useless for anything other than latency insensitive background tasks when the CPU is in a low power state.
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Intel Nova Lake (16th gen) on next gen platform/socket (LGA-1954)
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I assume the low power island cores - which are basically useless for anything other than latency insensitive background tasks when the CPU is in a low power state.
But isn't that what E cores do already? Or is this something new to give laptops more battery but will do nothing on desktop again
They are off the main compute tile, usually 2 LPE cores, on the SoC tile, so the system can better power gate the main compute tile(s) for improved power efficiency.
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Correct, as it allows the compute tile to power down per say / go into a low state
As known/expected for many months:
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That's a lot of pins for a desktop CPU! Lets hope it can beat Raptor Lake
Intel’s next-gen CPU series “Nova Lake-S” to require new LGA-1954 socket
Intel's next-gen CPU series "Nova Lake-S" to require new LGA-1954 socket - VideoCardz.com
Next-gen Nova Lake-S processors said to use new socket R.I.P. LGA-1851. If this rumor is true, it’s really bad news for users of the LGA-1851 platform. Intel launched its 800-series motherboards only in Q3 2024, and it seems that they may support only one generation of processors. Reviewers...
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That's a lot of pins for a desktop CPU! Lets hope it can beat Raptor Lake
Intel Nova Lake-S chipset said to measure 24×25 mm
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Intel LGA-1954 motherboards with new chipset Some further details on Intel Nova Lake-S. MSI Z890 motherboard and chipset, Source: HKEPC/MSI Yesterday, it was revealed that Intel is preparing a new desktop socket for its next-generation desktop platform. The platform, codenamed “Nova Lake-S,”...
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Nova Lake can't come soon enough for Intel. The upcoming Arrow Lake refresh will not get close to Zen5 X3D and will probably still be slower than Raptor Lake in games.
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Guess you mean Raptor Lake? It's definitely not going to be slower than Rocket Lake!
Intel Nova Lake-S chipset said to measure 24×25 mm
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Intel LGA-1954 motherboards with new chipset Some further details on Intel Nova Lake-S. MSI Z890 motherboard and chipset, Source: HKEPC/MSI Yesterday, it was revealed that Intel is preparing a new desktop socket for its next-generation desktop platform. The platform, codenamed “Nova Lake-S,”...
Nova Lake can't come soon enough for Intel. The upcoming Arrow Lake refresh will not get close to Zen5 X3D and will probably still be slower than Rocket Lake in games.
Nova probably won’t be significantly better than Zen 4, but it doesn’t have to be. Functional and profitable would be key milestones for Intel.
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Intel Reportedly Places 2nm Orders For Nova Lake At TSMC; Foundry Division Likely To Be Left Out For Now
Intel has placed 2nm orders at TSMC for their Nova Lake CPUs, as Team Blue plans out a massive comeback in the desktop processor segment.
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Bad news. Nova Lake will not manufactured on Intel 18A in 2026.
Yeap meant Raptor Lake!Guess you mean Raptor Lake? It's definitely not going to be slower than Rocket Lake!
Nova is 18A and external. They won't have enough capacity to feed both server and client segments.Intel Reportedly Places 2nm Orders For Nova Lake At TSMC; Foundry Division Likely To Be Left Out For Now
Intel has placed 2nm orders at TSMC for their Nova Lake CPUs, as Team Blue plans out a massive comeback in the desktop processor segment.
Bad news. Nova Lake will not manufactured on Intel 18A in 2026.
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I'm thinking going to RZL-S after my RPL system with the bLLC cache if that happens. With 8800 MT/s DDR5 with tight latency it'll be crazy for gaming.
Hopefully Intel does like a P-Core only for RZL-S with the stacked cache because something like 12P Griffon Cove cores + 4 LPE cores would be sick.
I think NVL-SK is using N2P because that'll be denser than 18A-P and tad more performant giving it an edge
No doubt would love to see that!
Intel “Nova Lake-S” LGA-1954 socket may retain cooler compatibility
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Next-gen LGA-1954 is 45×37.5mm, same size as current and last-gen socket There is a good chance LGA1700, LGA1851 and LGA1954 coolers will shre cooler compatibility. Recent shipping manifests reveal that Intel’s next-generation socket for desktop processors, known as LGA-1954, is expected to...
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