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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 54528, member: 636"]
Intel plans to enhance its Nova Lake processors with expanded cache memory to challenge AMD's Ryzen X3D series. The semiconductor company selected 24-core configurations for its enhanced cache initiative, while 48-core variants will arrive later without the dedicated cache improvements. Intel's gaming performance has struggled against AMD's 3D V-Cache technology since the 5800X3D launch.

The Nova Lake Core Ultra 400 family will introduce "bLLC" variants featuring larger last-level cache capabilities on select models. Two specific die configurations will receive the cache enhancement: an 8 P-Core with 16 E-Core variant and an 8 P-Core with 12 E-Core variant. The processors will utilize Cougar Cove and Arctic Wolf architectures with four additional low-power cores.

Higher core count models featuring dual compute tiles will launch one quarter after standard single-tile processors. These 48-core variants cannot accommodate the bLLC enhancement due to space constraints. Intel expects Nova Lake desktop processors to debut in 2026 on the LGA 1954 socket platform.
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