Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 400-series processors, codenamed "Nova Lake," moved closer to launch. The processors passed USB4 compliance testing. They also passed PCIe 5.0 compliance testing. This milestone indicates the platform's advertised specifications function correctly. It marks a crucial final stage before launch.
Mass production for the new chips is rumored to begin in Q4 2026. First models are expected to be available in Q1 2027. The initial release will feature a 28-core, single-compute die version. Intel plans a more powerful 52-core flagship model for release later in 2027. Intel continues to compete in the high-performance consumer CPU market.