A significant data leak on December 22 has revealed potential specs for Intel’s upcoming flagship platform, Nova Lake (likely the Core Ultra 400 series). If the reports are accurate, Intel is preparing one of its most radical architectural shifts in recent history for late 2026.
According to the leaked data, the top-tier Nova Lake models may feature:
- Up to 52 Cores: A new mix of Performance (P) and Efficiency (E) cores.
- 288 MB bLLC Cache: A massive cache block designed to rival AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology.
- Performance Boost: A projected 15% increase in IPC (Instructions Per Clock) for P-cores.
This move is seen as a direct response to AMD's dominance in the gaming sector. The introduction of the bLLC cache aims to drastically reduce memory latency, a critical factor for high-end gaming and professional simulations.
Conclusion from HYPERPC:
For HYPERPC and our global community of creators and gamers, this is huge news. Nova Lake promises to bridge the gap between dedicated gaming rigs and professional workstations. A CPU with 52 cores and massive cache would be the ultimate engine for our future premium builds, ensuring that HYPERPC systems remain at the cutting edge of performance in 2026 and beyond.
Verified Sources
- TweakTown: Intel to launch 4 versions of Nova Lake CPUs with bLLC: 288MB Core — Confirmation of rumors about 288 MB of cache and core configuration.
- TechPowerUp: Intel "Nova Lake-S" Engineering Sample Runs 52 Cores — Technical details of engineering samples.
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