Leaked Roadmap Says Intel Might Drop P-Cores in Next CPUs
Based on not yet proved details from a leaked product roadmap, Intel might be looking to make a big shift in how its chips are made. The leak hints at a possible 2028 release of the "Titan Lake" series, CPUs made only with power-saving E-cores, stepping away from the current mix of P-core and E-core setup.
The Shift from Mixed to One Type of Core
The roadmap shows a clear move from the mixed core model. Key steps in this likely plan are:
- Razer Lake (2027): This line may be the last one with a mixed setup, blending strong "Griffin Cove" P-cores with power-saving "Golden Eagle" E-cores. It's seen as a small tweak to the earlier Nova Lake line.
- Titan Lake (2028): This setup shows a big change. It's thought to have up to 100 same E-cores using the "Arctic Wolf" design and made with the new Intel 14A tech. This would stop the split between high-power and low-power cores.
A Common Move Toward Simpler Designs
Intel's likely shift to a full E-core setup isn't just their idea. It matches a wider trend where big chip makers are rethinking the mixed model:
- AMD is taking a similar route with its Strix Point APUs.
- MediaTek has moved to a "1 + 3 + 4" core layout, leaving out the lowest-power Cortex-A520 cores.
- Qualcomm, with its Snapdragon 8 Elite, has dropped low-power cores to focus on higher-power ones.
This common shift points to a push for chip designs that are packed tighter, more flexible, and can grow. A single type of core can also make the design process simpler and might cut down on making costs.
Not Proved Yet, But a Clear Pattern
It's key to note that this info comes from a leak and hasn't been confirmed by Intel. But, the trend in the chip-making world toward simpler, more scalable designs is clear.