Following the Arrow Lake refresh, Intel is set to debut Nova Lake sometime in 2026 as its true next-gen desktop architecture. Nova Lake should bring massive improvements across the board, one of which is the inclusion of bLLC (Big Last Level Cache), serving as Intel’s answer to AMD’s 3D V-Cache tech. Previously, it was reported that we’ll see up to 144 MB of total L3 cache thanks to bLLC on certain Nova Lake chips, and now seasoned leaker Jaykihn is claiming those will be unlocked SKUs.
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Intel’s next-gen Nova Lake will finally tackle AMD’s Ryzen X3D, but only with pricey ‘K’ models — 144MB Big Last Level Cache response to 3D V-Cache will only come on unlocked desktop parts
