Linux 7.0 launches with enablement for Intel Nova Lake, AMD Zen 6 — major kernel update expected in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora 44 first

Linux 7.0 has been released with significant updates, focusing on enabling upcoming AMD Zen 6 and Intel Nova Lake hardware. The kernel includes support for various new CPUs, such as Nova Lake, Diamond Rapids, and Zen 6 chips, as well as improvements like Intel TSX auto mode for enhanced performance. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora 44 are expected to be among the first distributions to adopt Linux 7.0. Additionally, the update brings support for future AMD graphics hardware, Nova Lake display support, and various bug fixes and optimizations for file systems like F2FS, exFAT, and EXT4.