HP's First Nova Lake Laptop Spotted
HP's EliteBook X G3i laptop, likely the first HP device with Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processor, has appeared in SiSoftware's database.
Technology outlet videocardz reported that a 14-inch HP EliteBook X G3i laptop has been detected in SiSoftware's benchmark database. The findings suggest this may be the first HP laptop to feature Intel's next-generation Nova Lake processor.
The database lists the device's motherboard as HP 8FF4, with the processor identified as "Genuine Intel (R) 0000." This naming convention is common for engineering samples, and media speculation suggests it could be an Intel Core Ultra X7 or X9 400H series processor.
According to the benchmark specifications, the processor is equipped with 20 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.6GHz, and 18MB of L3 cache. It also features four 4MB L2 cache blocks.
The sighting indicates HP's preparation to integrate Intel's new processor architecture into its product line. Further details regarding the official release date or other device specifications have not yet been disclosed.