Intel's new platform for Nova Lake chips leaked, up to 48 PCIe lanes and all-new chipset — 900-series motherboards with LGA1954 socket arrive in late 2026

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processors will be supported by the new 900-series chipsets, with leaked details revealing various platform options like the Z970 for inexpensive desktops with overclocking capabilities and the W980 for entry-level workstations. The top-tier Z990 and W980 chipsets will offer 48 PCIe lanes, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports, and multiple USB ports, while the more affordable B960 and Z970 will have fewer PCIe lanes and ports. The Nova Lake processors are expected to feature up to 52 cores, a mix of high-performance and energy-efficient cores, and Xe3 integrated GPU technology. Intel has yet to release specific details about the Nova Lake processors, but they are anticipated to launch before the end of the year.