
Following the recent launch of Core Ultra 200K Plus, next up in Intel's desktop lineup is finally Nova Lake-S. We're expecting dual-compute tile SKUs with up to 52 cores and 288 MB of bLLC, while single-tile variants are expected to get up to 28 cores and 144 MB of bLLC. Now, a cut-down version of that flagship 52-core SKU featuring 42 cores has been upgraded to 44 cores, according to reliable leaker Jaykihn.
42C -> 44CApril 3, 2026