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Intel's upcoming 42-core Nova Lake SKU allegedly upgraded to 44 cores — New config frees up 6P+12E tiles that could trickle down as locked bLLC variants
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Intel's upcoming 42-core Nova Lake SKU allegedly upgraded to 44 cores — New config frees up 6P+12E tiles that could trickle down as locked bLLC variants

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs are set to feature configurations with up to 52 cores and 288 MB of bLLC. A 42-core SKU has been upgraded to 44 cores, potentially leading to more powerful variants. These CPUs will be binned from four SKUs with varying core counts and cache sizes. The addition of bLLC to non-K variants could increase competition with AMD's Zen 6 processors. Nova Lake CPUs are expected to have high manufacturing costs due to on-die cache, possibly leading to a new segment of SKUs. The launch of Nova Lake CPUs may be delayed to 2027 due to component shortages.

Tom's Hardware•4/5/2026
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Intel Nova Lake 'non-K' CPUs may get bLLC to target AMD's X3D chips
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Intel Nova Lake 'non-K' CPUs may get bLLC to target AMD's X3D chips

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs may see a shift to 44 cores, utilizing bLLC integrated directly on the chip to rival AMD's X3D chips. The bLLC configurations include flagship models with 52 and 42 cores, with cache integrated into the silicon. The 44-core model is expected to use two 8P+12E tiles, while leftover 6P+12E tiles with bLLC will be repurposed for mainstream 'non-K' gaming CPUs. Intel aims to position the bLLC family as a premium offering above the K-series, potentially pricing the CPUs around $400. Nova Lake processors are expected to debut at CES next year, requiring a new 900-series motherboard.

TweakTown•4/4/2026
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