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Intel "Nova Lake-S" Appears with B960 Chipset and Support for DDR5-8000

What happened

Intel's upcoming 'Nova Lake-S' desktop platform, spotted in an ECS mini-PC, will feature the B960 chipset and support for DDR5-8000 memory speeds. The platform is slated for 2026 and includes a top 52-core SKU with a 175W TDP and Xe3P graphics. This is a long-term technology roadmap update with no immediate supply or pricing impact for current components.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 15/100

Affected components and suppliers

DDR5

Intel Corporation

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Source and time

Source: TechPowerUp · 3/10/2026 · View original source

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Intel "Nova Lake-S" Appears with B960 Chipset and Support for DDR5-8000

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