Intel prepares for Nova Lake CPUs with new Linux support — retiring 20-year-old 'Family 6' designation in favor of 'Family 18'

Intel has started upstream Linux patches for Nova Lake, its next-gen CPU family set to replace the 20-year-old Family 6 era. Classified under Family 18, Nova Lake will power desktops, laptops, and possibly handhelds, with early groundwork ensuring Linux readiness well ahead of its 2026 launch.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-prepares-for-nova-lake-cpus-with-new-linux-support-retiring-20-year-old-family-6-designation-in-favor-of-family-18

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