Intel Developing Dunlow Workstation Platform for 28-Core Nova Lake-S Processor

Intel is developing a new workstation platform, codenamed Dunlow, designed to support 28-core Nova Lake-S processors. Information surfaced from a shipping manifest indicates that the Dunlow platform will succeed the current Catlow platform in workstation deployments.

The upcoming platform is expected to accommodate up to 28-core Xeon E-class Nova Lake-S processors. These chips will utilize the LGA1954 socket and feature a dual-channel memory subsystem. The processor's base power consumption is listed at 95W, suggesting a focus on performance and efficiency for workstation tasks.

Details regarding the internal configuration of the Nova Lake-S processor remain speculative. One possibility is a design similar to the canceled Raptor Lake-32C, featuring 28 P-cores. Alternatively, Intel might adapt a smaller Xeon chip to reduce platform costs, paired with the LGA1954 socket and DDR5 memory.

No official release date for the Dunlow platform or the Nova Lake-S processors has been announced. Upon release, they are expected to offer a significant performance upgrade for professional workstation users.