Intel's mobile chipset specifications are reportedly leaked, with the top-tier HX variant boasting 28 CPU cores and 4 Xe cores. The entire lineup is said to be confined to a single compute tile.
In the world of technology, Intel continues to push the boundaries with its upcoming Nova Lake mobile processors. According to leaked information, the release date for the Nova Lake lineup is set for August 9, 2025.
The flagship of the Nova Lake family, the Nova Lake-HX, boasts an impressive core configuration of 28 CPU cores. This consists of 8 Performance cores (P-cores) based on the Coyote Cove architecture, 16 Efficiency cores (E-cores) using the Arctic Wolf architecture, and 4 Low-Power Efficiency cores (LP-E cores) distinct from standard E-cores, designed for ultra-low power usage. The chip also features a 4-core Xe3 (Celestial) iGPU. This setup results in a total of 28 CPU cores and 36 threads, providing a powerful performance for high-end mobile devices.
Moving down the line, the mid-range Nova Lake-H variants are expected to come in two configurations. One variant will feature 4 P-cores, 8 E-cores, 4 LP-E cores, and either 12 or 4 Xe3 GPU cores, totaling 16 CPU cores and 20 threads. The difference in GPU core count likely corresponds to SKU segmentation, targeting roughly ~35-45W TDP.
The low-power Nova Lake-U chips are expected to have configurations such as 4 P-cores, 0 E-cores, 4 LP-E cores, and 4 Xe3 GPU cores, resulting in 8 CPU cores and 12 threads. An entry-level variant with 2 P-cores, 0 E-cores, 4 LP-E cores, and 2 Xe3 GPU cores will offer 6 CPU cores and 8 threads. The target TDPs range roughly from 15W to 28W.
All Nova Lake chips will employ a single compute tile design for mobile variants (HX, H, U), contrasting with the preceding Panther Lake generation, which lacks an HX variant and uses different core counts.
The Xe3 GPU cores for all Nova Lake chips are not specified in the table, but they will be based on Intel's Xe3 'Celestial' architecture.
The Nova Lake lineup will consist of HX, H, and U variants, each targeting different laptop categories. Reports suggest that the Nova Lake-AX chips might be on the chopping block, meaning Intel still won't have an answer to AMD's Strix Halo.
More information about Nova Lake is likely to be revealed after the release of Panther Lake, set for the second half of this year. The Nova Lake lineup will feature Coyote Cove P-Cores and Arctic Wolf E-Cores, alongside Skymont-based LP-E cores. Every single Nova Lake chip is expected to have four LP-E cores.
As we look forward to the late 2026 release window, Intel's Nova Lake mobile processors promise a significant leap in performance, offering a heterogeneous architecture that combines the power of Coyote Cove P-cores, Arctic Wolf E-cores, and low-power LP-E cores, all within a single-tile mobile design. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the release date!
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