Intel's "Nova Lake" Core Ultra 400-series CPUs Pass USB4 and PCIe 5.0 Compliance Testing

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 400-series "Nova Lake" CPUs have successfully completed USB4 and PCIe 5.0 compliance testing, signaling that the platform is nearing its official launch. This verification confirms that the advertised specifications for USB and PCIe are fully functional. Mass production for "Nova Lake-S" is rumored to begin in Q4 2026, with initial SKUs expected in Q1 2027.