Intel Razor Lake Gets Its First Linux Kernel Patch Ahead Of A 2028 Launch, With Desktop Chips Expected To Reuse Nova Lake-S’s LGA 1954 Socket - Wccftech

Intel has begun preparing the groundwork for its next-generation processors with early Linux kernel support. The company submitted the first patch on November 13, establishing CPU family and model IDs for both Coral Rapids and Razor Lake processor families.

Coral Rapids, Intel's next-gen Xeon server-grade processor, is identified as Family 19, Model 8. Meanwhile, the Razor Lake lineup uses several Family 18 model IDs for its L, U, and S variants. This early enablement provides developers with an initial look at Intel's upcoming CPU architectures.

Advanced Instructions Support

The initial GCC patches for Coral Rapids already support AVX10.2, APX, AMX-FP8, AMX-AVX512, and other advanced instructions. This includes the new AVX10_VPMLDSABFLYDQ, which aims to accelerate ML-DSA operations, indicating Intel's focus on performance improvements for specialized workloads.

The initial patch appears basic, establishing the CPU family and model IDs, but it's the beginning of broader Linux enablement.

2028 Launch Plans

Razor Lake is expected to succeed Nova Lake in the mainstream consumer segment with a targeted 2028 launch. The processor family will reportedly utilize the same LGA 1954 socket as Nova Lake-S desktop processors, maintaining compatibility while introducing the Griffin Cove P-Core architecture.

While substantial hardware specifications remain unknown due to the distant launch timeline, Intel's early Linux enablement suggests the company is prioritizing software ecosystem preparation. More substantial patches are expected in the coming weeks and months as development progresses.