Leaked Performance Details
Early benchmark results have appeared on the PassMark platform for the upcoming Intel Nova Lake-S processors, providing an initial look at the capabilities of Intel's next generation of desktop CPUs. The leaked results for a 28-core processor showed a notable lead in single-thread performance, with the samples scoring up to 5,210 points, surpassing the Core Ultra 9 285K which scored 5,059 points, and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D which scored 4,805 points.
What Does This Performance Mean?
These figures indicate an improvement in single-core efficiency ranging between 3% and 8.4% compared to current competitors. However, the overall results (CPU Mark) remain lower than the competitors, with the sample scoring 61,509 points, while both the 285K and 9950X3D outperform it in multi-core performance. It is important to note that these results come from pre-release samples identified as "Intel 0000," meaning the final performance may differ significantly upon commercial launch.
Upcoming Processor Architecture
Leaks point to a variety in the Nova Lake-S lineup, including categories equipped with large cache memory (referred to as BFC), with configurations reaching up to 8 performance cores (P-cores), 16 efficiency cores (E-cores), and 4 low-power efficiency cores (LP-E). These processors are expected to require new platforms based on the LGA 1954 socket and the 900-series chipset.
Limitations of Current Results
These data should be treated with extreme caution; they are the result of unofficial tests on non-final hardware and software. Furthermore, the variance in results across the eight-core tests suggests unstable testing conditions or differences in development settings. The company has not yet officially announced the final specifications or the exact launch date, making these figures a technical indicator rather than a final judgment on the processors' power.