# Intel's next-gen 52-core Nova Lake CPU could pull up to 474W — high-end LGA1954 motherboards may need three 8-pin power connectors to feed the monster

> Intel is expected to push the boundaries on power draw with its upcoming Nova Lake series processors, which will rival the best CPUs.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intels-next-gen-52-core-nova-lake-cpu-could-pull-up-to-474w-high-end-lga1954-motherboards-may-need-three-8-pin-power-connectors-to-feed-the-monster?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a401a65d2e4a413fa9a3244)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #amd #intel
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a401a65d2e4a413fa9a3244

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