Intel's one-two punch plan in desktop CPUs is taking shape — Z990 spotted, Nova Lake detailed, ‘Raptor Lake Next’ teased
Intel is reportedly planning a dual-pronged strategy for its next-generation desktop CPUs, aiming to fill gaps in its lineup with "Raptor Lake Next" while also preparing its "Nova Lake" architecture for a CES 2027 debut. The company's roadmap, discussed at Computex 2026, includes a potential 52-core flagship Nova Lake SKU for later next year. Meanwhile, AMD's next-gen desktop CPUs, codenamed "Olympic Ridge" based on the Zen 6 architecture, are now anticipated for a 2027 launch, likely following the release of their EPYC Venice server chips. AI
