A rumoured Intel Nova Lake mobile chip that's 100% E-cores with a beefy iGPU would be great news for handhelds, if it wasn't destined for edge computing only
Intel is rumored to be releasing a Nova Lake mobile chip featuring 100% E-cores and a powerful integrated GPU. However, this chip is reportedly intended solely for edge computing applications, limiting its use in handheld devices. Despite its potential for gaming, high costs associated with edge market components may hinder its adoption in consumer products.
- ▪The Nova Lake chip is expected to have eight E-cores and a 12 Xe-core GPU.
- ▪This configuration could support gaming at 1080p with decent frame rates.
- ▪Intel's focus on edge computing may restrict the chip's availability for handheld gaming PCs.
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Hardware Processors A rumoured Intel Nova Lake mobile chip that's 100% E-cores with a beefy iGPU would be great news for handhelds, if it wasn't destined for edge computing only News By Nick Evanson published 27 May 2026 But that might not stop some companies from experimenting with it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Intel) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With Intel riding high at the moment, thanks to its excellent Panther Lake and Arrow Lake Refresh processors, any news about its forthcoming Nova Lake chips is worth paying attention to.
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