Intel Nova Lake Leak: Flagship with 28 Cores and 144MB L3 Cache
Details regarding Intel's upcoming Nova Lake architecture have surfaced. According to a leak from Laurents Choice, the desktop lineup may include a new class of chips utilizing BFC technology, designed to significantly increase cache capacity.
BFC Technology and Gaming Performance
The standout feature of these upcoming processors is the BFC technology (rumored to stand for "Big F-ing Cache"). This feature is aimed at boosting gaming performance, positioning it as a direct competitor to AMD's X3D series. These BFC-enabled chips (also referred to as BLLC or Big Last Level Cache) are expected to feature a massive L3 cache of up to 144MB.
The flagship of the lineup is reportedly the Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC. This SKU is expected to feature 28 cores, consisting of 8 P-cores, 16 E-cores, and 4 LP-E cores. While some leaked lists omitted the LP-E cores for non-BFC models, insiders have clarified that even standard processors in the lineup will include them and support vPro.
Core Ultra 4000 Series Naming
The leak also suggests a shift in naming conventions. Instead of the anticipated Core Ultra 400 series, desktop Intel Nova Lake processors are expected to be branded under the Core Ultra 4000 series. Among the leaked SKUs is the Core Ultra 9 4950K, which appears to be architecturally similar to the current Arrow Lake family.
While these details remain unconfirmed by Intel, the introduction of chips with such substantial cache capacities could significantly impact the high-end gaming CPU market.
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