# Rumor suggests Intel's next-gen flagship CPU could eat your PC's power supply for breakfast — but don't panic yet

> Nova Lake flagship is rumored to hit 700W of power consumption That's a fleeting peak-wattage figure, though (and still just a rumor) The reality may be that the next-gen flagship is more of an enthusiast CPU than it…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/rumor-suggests-intels-next-gen-flagship-cpu-could-eat-your-pcs-power-supply-for-breakfast-but-dont-panic-yet?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=698b5028d682a30b4815ae7f)
- **Published:** 2026-02-10
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #intel #flagship #power #rumor #next #consumption #lake #nova
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