Intel is reportedly adding two new Core Ultra 5 SKUs to its Nova Lake-S lineup, featuring 22 cores each. These CPUs will include Big Last Level Cache (bLLC) designed to improve gaming performance, marking a significant advancement in Intel's desktop offerings against AMD's X3D chips.
Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S lineup is set to include two new Core Ultra 5 SKUs. Each SKU is equipped with a total of 22 cores, comprising 6 P-Cores, 12 E-Cores, and 4 LP-E cores. This structure aims to significantly enhance performance, especially in gaming scenarios.
Both new SKUs will integrate Big Last Level Cache (bLLC), offering up to 144MB of cache. This feature directly targets increasing gaming performance, positioning Intel more competitively against AMD's existing X3D chips.
The leaked specifications indicate that one model will be an unlocked SKU with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 125W, while the other will be a locked SKU with a 65W TDP. Both configurations are expected to deliver similar performance levels with the main difference being their power output.
The potential for dual-tile variants could further enhance cache capabilities up to 288MB for high-end models. However, this upcoming family could also experience delays due to the ongoing global component crisis, impacting market availability.
Intel is rumored to announce the next-gen Nova Lake family at CES 2027, though final product availability may vary. The expansion of the Nova Lake lineup, with a robust set of SKUs, aims to fill various market segments effectively.
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Intel is reportedly adding two new Core Ultra 5 SKUs to its Nova Lake-S lineup, featuring 22 cores each. These CPUs will include Big Last Level Cache (bLLC) designed to improve gaming performance, marking a significant advancement in Intel's desktop offerings against AMD's X3D chips.