First Nova Lake-H sample spotted in HP notebook
The SiSoft Sandra benchmark database has revealed an HP EliteBook X G3i 14. The laptop is not yet available for purchase, and its CPU has not been officially announced, but the technical details suggest it could be an early sample of the Intel Nova Lake architecture in its H-series mobile configuration.
Technical details and architecture
While the exact CPU model name is not explicitly listed, its configuration aligns with expected parameters for the new architecture. The processor supports 16 threads, matching a layout of 4 performance cores (P-cores), 8 efficient cores (E-cores), and 4 low-power efficiency cores (LPE-cores). This thread count and an 18 MB L3 cache capacity are consistent with current Intel Core Ultra series patterns, supporting the likelihood of a Nova Lake implementation.
Regarding clock speeds, the values recorded in this sample may not be final: mentions of 4.6 GHz for P-cores and approximately 3 GHz for E-cores have surfaced. Such figures are typical for engineering samples, which are often refined before the final production release.
Release timeline and positioning
The appearance of this device in the database fits HP's typical update cycle. The current EliteBook X G2i 14 is based on the Panther Lake architecture, making it logical that its successor would feature the next generation of silicon. According to current expectations, mass shipments of Intel Nova Lake are anticipated to begin in early 2027, spanning both desktop and various laptop configurations.
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