Intel develops Cobra Core x86 architecture for future CPUs, targeting improved performance and efficiency.

Intel is developing the Cobra Core x86 architecture for future CPUs, aiming for improved performance and efficiency. This follows the Royal Core design, which will succeed Lion Cove and debut with the Nova Lake platform around 2026-2027. Cobra Core is expected to enhance power efficiency and compete in the gaming CPU market, though its release date remains uncertain, possibly arriving as late as 2027.