en.Wedoany.com Reported - According to leaker @Jaykihn on X, Intel is planning two new 22-core SKUs for its next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop processors, both featuring a large last-level cache technology designed to boost gaming performance.

These two new models adopt a single compute module design, with a core configuration of 6 performance cores based on the Coyote Cove architecture, 12 efficiency cores based on the Arctic Wolf architecture, and 4 low-power efficiency cores, totaling 22 cores.

The main difference between the two processors lies in power consumption and overclocking capability: one is a 125W unlocked (K-series) version, and the other is a 65W locked version, both belonging to the Ultra 5 tier.

bLLC is a technology introduced by Intel for Nova Lake-S. By integrating a large-capacity shared last-level cache within the CPU chip, it reduces the latency of core access to system memory, thereby improving performance in gaming and compute-intensive tasks. According to previous information, the bLLC cache for single compute module models can reach up to 144MB, and the two newly added 22-core SKUs are expected to be configured with this cache capacity.

On the high-end product line, Nova Lake-S will also offer flagship models with dual compute modules, featuring up to 52 cores and equipped with up to 288MB of bLLC cache. The entire Nova Lake-S series will use the LGA 1954 socket, paired with the 900-series chipset, support DDR5-8000 memory, and is expected to launch gradually early next year.