Intel Nova Lake Leak Reveals 4-Core Xe3 and 12-Core Xe3P Graphics Plans

New information from Intel leaker Jaykihn points to larger integrated graphics for Intel’s next-generation Nova Lake processors. The report claims several Nova Lake-H laptop chips and at least one Nova Lake-S desktop processor will feature a 12-core Xe3P integrated GPU. Intel has not confirmed the reported specifications.

The latest report follows recent Linux driver updates that introduced new graphics identifiers for the Nova Lake family. Those updates showed that software support is already being added, while the new information gives a better idea of how Intel may divide graphics configurations across different processor models.

According to the report, higher-end laptop processors are expected to receive the full 12-core Xe3P graphics configuration. At least one desktop processor is reportedly planned with the same graphics engine. Lower-tier models are expected to feature either 4-core Xe3 or 2-core Xe3 graphics. The leaked lineup does not mention a 10-core graphics version.

The report matches details from an earlier desktop leak referenced by VideoCardz. That information described a desktop processor with 4 Performance cores, 8 Efficient cores, 4 Low Power Efficient cores, a 12-core Xe3P integrated GPU, and two VCCGT VRM phases.

Jaykihn further claims that processors carrying 4 Xe graphics cores belong to the Xe3 family, while chips comes with 12 Xe graphics cores indicate the newer Xe3P architecture. According to the same report, every processor in the family will share the same display and media engine, with graphics core counts separating different models.

Intel has already confirmed that Xe3P will power its upcoming Crescent Island data-center GPU and future PC products. The company has not announced which consumer processors will receive the architecture, but the latest report links it to both desktop and laptop versions of Nova Lake.

Recent Linux kernel updates add another piece of information. Driver code now references Nova Lake-P together with Xe3P_LPG graphics, showing that software support continues to expand before the processors reach the market. Driver entries alone do not confirm final hardware specifications.

Integrated graphics continue to play a larger role in compact desktops, mini PCs, and thin laptops that do not rely on dedicated graphics cards. If the reported configuration is accurate, selected Nova Lake processors would receive a larger integrated GPU than lower-end models, although Intel has not shared any performance figures.

Intel has not confirmed the reported graphics core counts, processor lineup, memory support, clock speeds, or release schedule. Until then, the information should be treated as an industry report rather than official product specifications.

Source: Jaykihn (X)