Hoping for new desktop CPUs from Intel this year? I hate to break it to you, but it still very much sounds like they won’t arrive until 2026 with Nova Lake
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Emma Walker
Intel has shared details of its upcoming CPU roadmap. Panther Lake is set to debut in the latter half of 2025, followed by Nova Lake in 2026. It remains uncertain if Panther Lake will exclude desktop CPUs, potentially delaying next-generation desktop processors until the following year.
During an earnings call, Intel’s co-CEO outlined plans for Panther Lake’s release in 2025, with Nova Lake to follow in 2026. The company aims to deliver enhanced performance and cost efficiencies for both mobile and desktop platforms, strengthening its competitive position.
Speculation suggests Panther Lake may focus solely on mobile chips, leaving Nova Lake to cater to desktop PCs. While there is ambiguity surrounding the desktop CPU lineup, Intel’s roadmap indicates comprehensive coverage for both mobile and desktop segments with the launch of Panther Lake and Nova Lake. The exact details regarding the desktop presence of Panther Lake remain uncertain, leading to assumptions of a potential delay in next-gen desktop CPUs until Nova Lake’s arrival in 2026.
In light of the uncertainty, it appears that Intel’s next-generation desktop processors may not be released until Nova Lake’s introduction in 2026, hinting at potential developments in the coming year.
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