Leaked Intel Nova Lake Product List Features Three 'BFC' Chips
A newly surfaced product list details Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors, introducing three 'BFC' models equipped with large last-level cache to counter AMD's gaming lineup.
Radwan AbdulhadiEditor and technology writer
Surface of the Rumored Nova Lake SKU Table
A leaked SKU table for Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop CPUs has surfaced online, outlining seven models expected to comprise the initial NVL-S lineup. Among the details, the list highlights three processors featuring a 'BFC' designation, which appears to be Intel's branding for bLLC, or big last level cache. Details regarding this lineup can be found in the rumored SKU table.
The introduction of a larger L3 cache option is widely viewed as a counter to AMD's processors that dominate the best CPUs for gaming market with X3D architecture.
Flagship Specifications and Core Configurations
As previously anticipated in hardware leaks, the product list tops out with the flagship Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC. According to specifications detailed in the table, this top-tier processor features 28 cores distributed as 8 performance cores (P-cores), 16 efficient cores (E-cores), and 4 low-power efficient cores (LPE-cores). Furthermore, the chip carries a 125W TDP and includes an integrated graphics processing unit with 32 Execution Units (EUs).
The 32-EU integrated GPU seems to be a consistent feature across nearly the entire range, with the exception of the Core Ultra 5 4650KF, which lacks onboard graphics entirely.
Examining the BFC and Low-Power Offerings
The leaked table specifies three distinct BFC models, two of which reside under the Core Ultra 9 umbrella while no Core Ultra 5 BFC option is currently listed. A notable entry is the Core Ultra 9 4900 BFC, which matches the 22-core configuration found in Core Ultra 5 models while incorporating the BFC cache and a reduced 65W TDP. Because it lacks a K suffix, industry analysts suggest it may serve as a specialized, low-power gaming processor aimed at small form factor desktop systems.
Additional details regarding the broader Nova Lake platform continue to emerge from hardware leaks and industry tracking. Further information on these developments is covered extensively by Tom's Hardware.
Naming Conventions and Market Context
The leaked specification list also highlights a shift toward a four-number model identifier scheme. This formatting choice differs from previous generations, such as Intel's Arrow Lake desktop processors which omitted the extra digit. Although exact pricing and official launch dates remain unconfirmed by the manufacturer, industry compliance filings and hardware partner disclosures point toward an approaching release window for the Nova Lake platform.
Sources
- Tom's HardwareRumored Intel Nova Lake table lists three 'BFC' chips with up to 144MB of L3
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