Intel “Serpent Lake” CPUs to integrate Nvidia graphics in 2028/2029
Intel’s first CPUs to integrate Nvidia graphics chiplets are reportedly called “Serpent Lake”, and they could launch in late 2028
Last year, Intel struck a deal with Nvidia that would allow them to “build and offer to the market x86 system-on-chips (SOCs) that integrate NVIDIA RTX GPU chiplets.” According to the leaker Jaykihn, Intel’s first CPUs to deliver this will be called “Serpent Lake”, a rumoured “Titan Lake” offshoot that will launch in late 2028 or early 2029.
By joining forces, Intel and Nvidia can create a single-package product like AMD’s “Strix Halo”. This allows Intel to create a CPU with a powerful graphics component and unified memory. While it is disappointing that Intel feels it needs to use Nvidia graphics instead of its own Intel ARC graphics, it is undeniable that Nvidia is dominant in the GPU market. Even if Intel creates a similar product with Intel ARC graphics, the Nvidia version would likely have greater market appeal given Nvidia’s strong marketing and branding.
Intel’s “Titan Lake” series CPUs are still a few years away. Intel plans to launch Nova Lake next year. If rumours are to be believed, this will be followed by Razer Lake and then Titan Lake. As mentioned before, Serpent Lake is a branch/offshoot of Titan Lake.
Intel has become ambitious
Moving forward, Intel’s hardware roadmap is aggressive. If Serpent Lake releases in late 2028 or early 2029, Intel will need to release new CPU platforms/architectures every year for the next few years. This is a rapid rate of progress for Intel. This is especially true after so many years where Intel has merely “refreshed” its existing CPU lineup. Raptor Lake was refreshed, and Arrow Lake has been refreshed. Now, Intel expects to launch Nova Lake, Razer Lake, and Titan Lake within the next few years. Clearly, Intel is fighting hard to regain its market dominance.
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