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Intel's Nova Lake will unify L2 cache and feature new 'D' and 'DX' lines for enthusiasts, claims leaker

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Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs will introduce major changes to the cache hierarchy, featuring a shared L2 cache and new 'D' and 'DX' lines for enthusiasts. The flagship Nova Lake CPU will boast a dual-compute tile layout with up to 52 cores and specialized 'bLLC' models offering up to 288MB of L3 cache to compete with AMD's X3D offerings. Intel is shifting away from its private L2 cache design for the first time in 17 years to improve core-to-core communication and increase core counts without bus latency issues. The leaked specifications also reveal a diversification in product segmentation, with single-tile unlocked variants falling under the 'D' series and dual-tile models under the 'DX' series. Expect more details on Nova Lake CPUs at Computex in June.

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