AIDA64 Points to Intel Nova Lake-S CPUs Using Core Ultra 4000 Branding
Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors may be moving closer to release, and a fresh update from AIDA64 has added more weight to recent naming rumors. While Intel has not officially announced the branding for its next-generation desktop CPU family, new software detection details suggest that Nova Lake-S chips could launch under the Core Ultra 4000 series name.
The latest AIDA64 beta release, version 8.40.8510, adds identification support for Nova Lake-S processors using the Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 9 4xxx naming format. This is notable because hardware monitoring and diagnostics tools often update their databases ahead of new CPU launches, preparing support for upcoming products before they are publicly released.
Although this is not an official confirmation from Intel, it is one of the stronger signs so far that the company may be planning to use Core Ultra 4000 branding for Nova Lake-S desktop processors. The naming appears to continue Intel’s Core Ultra strategy while also bringing back a more familiar structure similar to older Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 product tiers.
Recent leaks have suggested possible model names such as Core Ultra 5 4650KF, Core Ultra 7 4850K, and Core Ultra 9 4950K. If accurate, this would mark a shift from the Core Ultra 200 series used for Arrow Lake to a much larger jump in numbering for Nova Lake. The move could help Intel clearly separate its future desktop lineup from current-generation processors and make the new series feel like a major platform update.
Nova Lake-S is expected to be a significant release for Intel’s desktop CPU roadmap. Current reports suggest that the first desktop models could arrive in the first quarter of 2027. One of the expected variants may feature 28 cores with bLLC, while a more powerful flagship chip with up to 52 cores could reportedly appear later around Computex 2027.
For PC builders, gamers, and hardware enthusiasts, Nova Lake-S could represent one of Intel’s biggest desktop CPU updates in years. The rumored core counts point toward a stronger focus on high-end multitasking, gaming performance, content creation, and enthusiast-class desktop computing.
Still, the Core Ultra 4000 branding should be treated as unofficial until Intel confirms the details. AIDA64’s early support strongly suggests that the naming scheme is being prepared behind the scenes, but final retail names, specifications, launch timing, and model availability may still change before release.
For now, the appearance of Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 9 4000-series identification in AIDA64 gives a clearer picture of where Intel’s next desktop processors may be headed. If the leaks prove accurate, Nova Lake-S could arrive as the Core Ultra 4000 family and become Intel’s next major step in the desktop CPU market.
