Intel Nova Lake-S lineup leaks detail up to 28 desktop cores
A leaked list shows seven upcoming Intel Nova Lake-S desktop processors, topping out with a Core Ultra 9 4970K featuring 28 cores—split into 8 performance, 16 efficiency, and 4 low-power efficiency cores—and a new, larger last-level cache aiming to rival AMD’s 3D V-Cache. The chips are expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027, though names and specifications could still change; flagship 52-core models are set to arrive later.
- Top chip: Core Ultra 9 4970K at 28 cores
- New bLLC cache aims to match AMD’s tech
- Launch expected in early 2027 per prior leaks
- Flagship 52-core model coming after launch
- Names and specs may change before release
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