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Intel Rumored to Launch Two 22-Core Nova Lake-S CPUs with 144MB Cache

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Tom's Hardware ·

Intel is reportedly developing two new 22-core Nova Lake-S processors with up to 144MB of last-level cache. One is a locked 65W variant and the other an unlocked 125W part, both expected to be part of the Core Ultra 5 tier. The chips aim to boost gaming performance through additional cache.

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While cache increases can improve gaming, these are still rumors and the real-world impact will depend on pricing and competition from AMD.
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Intel reportedly adding two new 22-core SKUs with game-boosting cache to Nova Lake-S lineup — 125W unlocked and 65W locked part rumored to be part of single-tile Core Ultra 5 tier →
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