Intel keeps Nova Lake DS chips under wraps for early rollout
Intel is reportedly restricting early access to its Nova Lake 'DS' processors, particularly those with the BFC suffix tied to larger cache and higher core counts. According to leaks, only a small group of testers can try these chips now, with broader sampling set for December 2026. These desktop chips, including a leaked 28-core Core Ultra 9 model, aren't yet appearing in public benchmarks. Intel hasn’t confirmed any details.
- Nova Lake DS chips limited to select testers
- BFC models feature large cache, up to 28 cores
- No public benchmarks before December 2026
- Broader rollout lags other Nova Lake processors
- All info comes from unconfirmed leaks
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