Leaker: Intel Nova Lake CPUs with big bLLC cache to launch first
According to leaker Jaykihn, Intel will prioritize desktop Nova Lake CPUs with big last level cache (bLLC) at launch, mirroring AMD's X3D gaming strategy. Sampling for DS chips with two compute tiles and up to 52 cores starts in December 2026, later than other Q1 SKUs.
- bLLC variants will launch before standard Nova Lake models
- DS chips with two tiles and up to 52 cores sample in December 2026
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