The Intel Nova Lake leak reveals intriguing details about the forthcoming Intel Core Ultra series 4 processors.
Intel's forthcoming Core Ultra desktop processors have become quite intriguing.
Recent leaks regarding Intel's upcoming Nova Lake chips provide some compelling insights into how the Core Ultra Series 4 desktop lineup might be configured.
The Nova Lake desktop series is anticipated to consist of three distinct die variants, reportedly named Nova Lake-S 8P+16E, 8P+12E, and 6P+8E. This suggests Intel's approach to segment its next mainstream desktop CPUs into high-end, midrange, and entry-level categories.
Why is this leak noteworthy?
Intel is not simply updating its desktop lineup; it may also be restructuring how it scales core counts and categorizes its products. According to Wccftech, the top-tier Nova Lake-S die is expected to include eight performance cores and 16 efficiency cores, while the mid-tier and lower-tier versions reduce the number of E and P-cores to cater to various market segments. If true, Intel appears to be continuing its focus on a hybrid design approach.
What specific information does the leak reveal about the lineup?
The leaks indicate that these three dies could correspond to the larger Core Ultra Series 4 range, where the 8P+16E configuration will likely target high-end models, the 8P+12E is aimed at mid-tier, and the 6P+8E will cater to budget-friendly options. Each die is expected to feature integrated Xe3 graphics. To compete more effectively with AMD's X3D gaming chips, there are speculations about the introduction of more substantial LLC (or bLLC) variants that could include 144MB of cache, with dual-tile versions potentially reaching 288MB.
If these leaks are accurate, Nova Lake might signal Intel's intention to more clearly differentiate its desktop processors without excessively inflating core counts for flagship models. The company might even create a dual-compute-tile Nova Lake chip with up to 52 cores, consisting of two dies, each featuring 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores, plus 4 lower-power efficiency cores that won't be doubled.
The report also brings up a 44-core version utilizing the same dual-tile concept. Both configurations are said to be directed at enthusiast users and could operate at up to 175W. In addition, the broader desktop lineup will comprise Core Ultra 9, 7, 5, and 3 series processors, with mainstream models ranging from 35W to 125W. Noteworthy features include up to 74 TOPS of AI performance, standard DDR5-8000, Thunderbolt 5, WiFi 7 support, along with the new LGA 1954 platform, also known as Socket V.
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The Intel Nova Lake leak reveals intriguing details about the forthcoming Intel Core Ultra series 4 processors.
A recent leak from Fresh Nova has revealed three supposed die configurations for Intel's forthcoming Core Ultra Series 4 desktop processors, suggesting a potential division of the new lineup into different performance tiers.
