Intel’s next-generation Nova Lake laptop lineup may include a 28-core flagship, according to specifications attributed to leaker Jaykihn. The reported Core Ultra 9 4995HX pairs a large CPU core configuration with a small integrated GPU, while a separate Core Ultra 9 H-series chip is said to prioritize stronger integrated graphics. Intel has not confirmed either processor.
Key takeaways
- The Core Ultra 9 4995HX reportedly combines 8 P-cores, 16 E-cores, and 4 low-power E-cores for 28 CPU cores.
- The Core Ultra 9 4970H is said to have 16 CPU cores and 12 Xe3P graphics cores.
- Nova Lake H and HX laptops are expected around CES 2027, but timing and specifications remain unconfirmed.
These reported configurations suggest Intel is preparing distinct options for high-performance laptops: HX systems focused on CPU throughput and H models with more capable integrated graphics. For PC builders and gaming laptop buyers, the key questions will be real-world performance, power limits, and how these chips compare with available alternatives.
Reported specifications
The leaked details describe the 4995HX as an 8+16+4 design, with Coyote Cove performance cores and Arctic Wolf efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. It reportedly includes just two Xe3 graphics cores—a modest integrated GPU configuration suited to laptops that use discrete graphics. The chip is said to have 28 cores and 28 threads, four more cores than current 24-core Core Ultra 9 285HX and 290HX Plus models.
| Reported processor | CPU configuration | CPU cores | Integrated graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 4995HX | 8 P + 16 E + 4 LP-E | 28 | 2 Xe3 cores |
| Core Ultra 9 4970H | 4 P + 8 E + 4 LP-E | 16 | 12 Xe3P cores |
The 4970H’s CPU core count matches the reported configuration of Panther Lake’s Core Ultra X9 388H. Its potential upgrade is the 12-core Xe3P integrated GPU, though performance cannot be assessed from core counts alone. Clock speeds, cache details for these laptop SKUs, and final power limits have not been confirmed.
What the leak could mean for laptops
The HX designation typically targets high-performance gaming and workstation laptops, where a discrete GPU is common. Reports put Nova Lake-HX power limits at around 55W and potentially higher in some systems; H-series models are reported to start near 28W, with higher configurations also possible. These figures are estimates, not confirmed product specifications.
The HX compute tile is reportedly planned for TSMC’s N2P process and measures about 98 mm². Early Nova Lake H and HX laptops are anticipated around CES 2027, but that schedule is also unconfirmed. Until Intel shares official details and independent testing is available, the leak offers an early look at product positioning—not a basis for judging final performance or battery life.
Via Jaykihn on X