Intel plans to release new desktop processors called Nova Lake with advanced cache technology. The company will add a feature named big Last Line Cache to boost gaming performance. This technology works like AMD's 3D V-Cache found on their X3D chips. Two Nova Lake models will combine 8 powerful cores with 4 energy-saving cores. One version adds 20 extra efficiency cores and another adds 12 cores.
Intel already uses this cache technology on their Clearwater Forest server processors. Engineers place the cache underneath the main processor cores to avoid heat problems. This design prevents the speed issues that happen when stacking cache on top of cores. AMD uses a similar approach with their 9000-series X3D processors. Both companies attach extra cache to the bottom of their processor dies.
Company officials stated they have no current plans to bring this technology to regular desktop computers. An Intel Tech Communications Manager confirmed this position during a 2024 interview. The Nova Lake-S series will launch between late 2026 and early 2027. Six desktop models will use a new LGA 1954 socket design. The lineup ranges from a Core Ultra 9 485K with 52 cores to a Core Ultra 3 415K with 12 cores.
Two models from the new series will feature the advanced cache technology. These processors should compete better with AMD's gaming chips. The cache improvements will help with demanding computer tasks and games.
Intel already uses this cache technology on their Clearwater Forest server processors. Engineers place the cache underneath the main processor cores to avoid heat problems. This design prevents the speed issues that happen when stacking cache on top of cores. AMD uses a similar approach with their 9000-series X3D processors. Both companies attach extra cache to the bottom of their processor dies.
Company officials stated they have no current plans to bring this technology to regular desktop computers. An Intel Tech Communications Manager confirmed this position during a 2024 interview. The Nova Lake-S series will launch between late 2026 and early 2027. Six desktop models will use a new LGA 1954 socket design. The lineup ranges from a Core Ultra 9 485K with 52 cores to a Core Ultra 3 415K with 12 cores.
Two models from the new series will feature the advanced cache technology. These processors should compete better with AMD's gaming chips. The cache improvements will help with demanding computer tasks and games.
