Intel Core Ultra 4000 Nova Lake CPU specs and model names leaked
The full names and specifications for Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors have reportedly leaked, offering a glimpse into the next generation of computing. According to leaks from LC Tech Leaks and Jaykihn, the series will adopt four-digit model numbers (Core Ultra 4000) and introduce bLLC (big Last Level Cache) technology, aimed at boosting gaming performance similarly to AMD's 3D V-Cache.
LPE-Cores and the Low-Power Island
A significant architectural addition in Nova Lake is the inclusion of LPE-Cores (low-power efficiency cores). These cores are designed to form a 'low-power island,' a dedicated subsystem capable of handling lightweight background tasks—such as video streaming or communication apps—while consuming minimal power without waking the primary P-Cores or E-Cores.
The leak suggests that all listed models will feature support for Intel vPro security technology. The core configuration continues the trend of combining performance-oriented P-Cores with efficiency-focused E-Cores, supplemented by the new LPE-Core layer.
Model Lineup and the BFC Suffix
The leaked data provides insight into how Intel might differentiate its cache-heavy chips. Models equipped with the massive bLLC appear to use the BFC suffix. Interestingly, the list includes a Core Ultra 9 4900 BFC with a 65W TDP, a notable departure from the standard 125W found on other high-end models, suggesting a specialized low-power high-cache variant.
For non-bLLC models, most appear to include integrated graphics with 32 execution units (EUs). While this provides basic multimedia capabilities, it is significantly less powerful than the 96 EUs expected in mobile Panther Lake processors. Only one model, the Core Ultra 5 4650KF, is listed without an integrated GPU.
With Z990 motherboards and various PCIe/USB devices already undergoing compliance testing, the Nova Lake platform seems to be approaching its official debut.
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