Intel reportedly no longer working on 6-core Nova Lake mobile SKU, alleges new rumor — Wildcat Lake Refresh to become focus for next-gen budget markets instead

Intel is rumored to have halted the development of a 6-core Nova Lake mobile SKU, shifting focus to the Wildcat Lake Refresh for next-gen budget markets. The Nova Lake family is expected to offer a significant leap in performance, with the 6-core mobile variant aimed at the budget segment. However, Intel's existing Wildcat Lake lineup, designed for low-end laptops and mini-PCs, already caters to this market. The decision to prioritize Wildcat Lake over Nova Lake's entry-level chip is driven by market demand and cost considerations, especially with the competition from Apple's MacBook Neo.