Key facts
- Intel's LGA 1954 socket for Nova Lake processors has been detailed.
- A Q970 chipset workstation motherboard supporting the socket has been leaked.
- The motherboard will support Core Ultra 400S desktop processors.
- It will feature vPro and 128GB DDR5 CUDIMM support.
- Five chipsets are expected for the LGA 1954 socket: Z990, Z970, Q970, B960, and another unnamed chipset.
Details have emerged regarding Intel's upcoming LGA 1954 socket, designed for the next-generation Nova Lake processors, particularly the 'S' desktop variant. A leaked specification sheet for a Q970 chipset workstation motherboard has surfaced, revealing key features ahead of the official launch. This motherboard will support Intel's Core Ultra 400S desktop processors and will include support for vPro technology and 128GB of DDR5 CUDIMM memory. Reports indicate that the LGA 1954 socket will be compatible with five different chipsets: Z990, Z970, Q970, B960, and one additional, as yet unnamed, chipset.