… Although the company declined to reveal the model name, chipset, or processor compatibility, several design elements suggest the board could be intended for Intel's rumored Z990 platform and upcoming Nova Lake-S processors. …
Intel’s next desktop platform for Nova Lake is starting to take shape, and fresh leaks suggest the high-end Z970 and Z990 chipsets may be more compact, but also slightly more power-hungry than Z890. …
… The socket cover also includes a warning indicating a thermal load specification of 35 pounds, suggesting Intel is preparing the platform for demanding high-performance processors. Nova Lake-S is expected to represent a significant evolution of Intel's desktop processor roadmap. …