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It seems that Intel is not slowing down and is preparing something really interesting for desktops. New leaks suggest that in addition to the standard Core Ultra 400 "Nova Lake-S" series processors, the company is working on a special variant of APU that could significantly raise the bar for integrated graphics. We're talking about a chip equipped with as many as 12 Xe3P graphics cores, which could translate to performance close to dedicated, budget GPUs. This is a clear signal that Intel wants to make a stronger entry into a segment that has so far been the domain of AMD.
Unusual configuration and emphasis on graphics
The new APU is expected to offer a configuration of 4 performance cores (P-core), 8 efficiency cores (E-core), and 4 LPE cores, which totals 16 CPU cores in a 4+8+4 arrangement. However, the most interesting element is the graphics with 12 cores Xe3P, which are set to be an improved version of the Xe3 architecture. In practice, this means that Intel can target users who want to play or work without the need to purchase a separate graphics card. This approach resembles AMD's strategy with their popular APU series Ryzen G, which have dominated the "all-in-one" segment for years. Intel clearly aims to respond to this advantage by offering a more balanced arrangement with fewer CPU cores but significantly stronger integrated graphics.
Ambitions greater than before
Interestingly, this is not the only configuration that Intel is working on. Earlier leaks spoke of a much more extreme variant "Nova Lake-AX" with even 48 Xe3 cores and a huge number of CPU cores. This project had the potential to become one of the most powerful APU in history, but it seems to have been temporarily shelved. The current direction suggests a more realistic approach; instead of one "monster", Intel may release several different variants tailored to various needs. If the new APU indeed offers performance close to the level of Arc B390 in its integrated version, it could be a significant breakthrough for the desktop market, especially for budget-conscious gamers.
The new APUs from the Nova Lake series could be one of Intel's most important moves in recent years, especially when it comes to competing with AMD in the integrated graphics segment.
source: techpowerup.com
