A leaked product roadmap suggests Intel and NVIDIA are planning to combine their technologies in a single chip platform called "Serpent Canyon," targeted for 2028.
According to igor'sLAB, which reported the leak, the roadmap pairs Intel's x86 processor architecture — the CPU design that has powered most PCs for decades — with NVIDIA's RTX graphics technology, best known for powering high-end gaming and AI workloads. The report names 2028 as the timeframe for "Serpent Canyon."
The pairing is notable because Intel and NVIDIA have long been competitors in parts of the chip market, even as they also sell complementary products. A roadmap that puts x86 computing and RTX graphics under one roof would signal deeper cooperation between the two companies than their historical relationship might suggest.
It's important to stress what this is and isn't. The details come from a leaked roadmap reported by igor'sLAB, not from an official announcement by either Intel or NVIDIA. Leaked roadmaps can change, slip, or be canceled entirely, and dates set years out are especially uncertain. Neither company's official confirmation was cited in the source.
Beyond the codename, the 2028 target, and the x86-plus-RTX pairing, the source does not detail the specific products, performance, or business terms involved.
Why it matters: if accurate, the leak hints at a future where two of the biggest names in computing team up on a shared platform — a shift that could reshape how PCs and other devices are built well before the end of the decade.