Intel Nova Lake-S Lineup Leaks: 28-Core Flagship and Standards Compliance Confirmed
Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors are nearing launch, with new leaks revealing a seven-chip lineup led by the 28-core Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC. Simultaneously, the platform has passed critical USB and PCIe compliance tests, confirming support for Thunderbolt 5 and PCIe 5.0 ahead of the expected Q1 2027 release.