Intel Prepares Two 22-Core 'Nova Lake-S' SKUs with 108 MB bLLC Cache for Gaming
According to Intel leaker Jaykihn, the company is preparing two 'Nova Lake-S' CPU models with a 22-core configuration enhanced by big Last Level Cache (bLLC). These processors belong to the Core Ultra 5 400S family.
According to well-known Intel leaker Jaykihn, Intel is preparing two mid-range 'Nova Lake-S' CPU models, each featuring a 22-core configuration. Both SKUs will be part of the Core Ultra 5 400S family and will include an additional 108 MB of bLLC (big Last Level Cache) to boost gaming performance, similar to AMD's approach with its Ryzen X3D CPUs.
The design includes a single compute die aimed at mid-range gaming rigs. The core configuration consists of 6 'Coyote Cove' P-Cores, 12 'Arctic Wolf' E-Cores, and 4 LPE-Cores. Intel aims to match raw CPU compute power with newer cores while using bLLC to improve latency-sensitive tasks like gaming.
The only difference between the two new models is the TDP: one is an unlocked 125 W version (part of the 'K' overclockable family), while the other is a 65 W base TDP model. Recently, it has been observed that Intel's upcoming Z9x0 platform for 'Nova Lake-S' will support up to 52 cores in a single LGA-1954 socket.
Some early rumors suggest a PL2 power draw of 474 W, which is a significant increase over previous designs. This is understandable given that the design brings workstation-like core counts into the consumer sector for the first time. Regarding the socket, Intel's LGA-1954 has been pictured with a 2-lever independent loading mechanism (ILM), similar to what Intel's HEDT sector uses.
Importantly, the first 'Nova Lake-S' CPU SKUs are scheduled for release in just a few months, likely leading to more rumors as we approach the final launch.
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