Intel Adopts “Family 18” Taxonomy for Nova Lake in Linux Kernel
Introduction On August 3–4, 2025, Intel unveiled a first-of-its-kind update: the retirement of its long-held “Family 6” CPU classification in the Linux kernel, replaced by Family 18 for the forthcoming Nova Lake processors. This sweeping change—dubbed Nova Lake Linux by open-source insiders—eliminates over two decades of legacy CPU labeling, setting the stage for a smoother, more modern foundation…