Intel Nova Lake Laptop Processors Leak Ahead of Official Announcement

Detailed specifications for Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake processors, expected to be branded as Core Ultra 400, have already surfaced. The leak comes before the official release of Intel’s Core Ultra 300 (Panther Lake) processors. According to the leak, Nova Lake processors will feature five SKUs, ranging from 6-core to 28-core variants, with one notable 16-core model focusing on high graphics performance, featuring 12 Xe3 cores. The top mobile version is expected to feature 28 cores, which is considered adequate for mobile needs, as opposed to the 52-core models planned for desktop versions. Nova Lake processors are still a long way off from being released, with an expected launch not until the second half of 2026. Meanwhile, Intel is set to release Panther Lake later this year, which will offer up to 16 cores. As with most early leaks, these specifications may change before the official launch. However, this leak provides an early glimpse into Intel’s future mobile processor roadmap.