Intel Core Ultra 400 Processors — from 6 to 52 cores at 175 W TDP

Intel Core Ultra 400 Processors — from 6 to 52 Cores at 175W TDP

A surprise leak from VideoCardz surfaced, showing a preliminary model list for the Nova Lake-S family. This doesn't read like a minor refresh; it looks like a broad architectural shift aimed squarely at AMD's Zen 6. The entries cover CPUs from 6 up to 52 cores and cite a 175W TDP ceiling (CPU, TDP noted).

Nova Lake will require a new MB. The leak also includes the phrase "long-term socket support in the future," which suggests support for perhaps one or two more generations (e.g., future 40x/50x parts). Mass production is listed to begin in Q4 this year — assuming the leak holds up, of course.