Intel's freshly leaked roadmap for desktop and laptop CPUs is so complicated that it's given me a headache, but at least it all looks very promising on the Core Ultra processor front

https://www.pcgamer.com/author/nick-evanson/· May 22, 2026 · 2:59 PM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 37 views

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Intel's newly leaked roadmap for desktop and laptop CPUs reveals a complex but promising future for its Core Ultra processors. The roadmap indicates a shift towards a unified core design, with the introduction of Nova Lake and Hammer Lake architectures. Additionally, HyperThreading is set to make a return, enhancing performance across Intel's upcoming chip lineup.

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▪Intel's roadmap includes the upcoming Nova Lake and Hammer Lake architectures.
▪The new design will feature a unified core architecture, moving away from the separate core approach.
▪HyperThreading is expected to return in the Hammer Lake processors.

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Hardware Processors Intel's freshly leaked roadmap for desktop and laptop CPUs is so complicated that it's given me a headache, but at least it all looks very promising on the Core Ultra processor front News By Nick Evanson published 22 May 2026 Unified cores, the return of HyperThreading, and one socket across three generations. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. 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 Intel Thunder Hawk Leak: RIP E-Cores.

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