This is the strongest processor lineup we have heard of till now when it comes to the integrated graphics performance, but it's possible we may not see these in reality.
Intel's Nova Lake-AX Reportedly Features up to 28 Cores and an Incredible 384 Execution Units based on Xe3P Architecture
Yesterday, we reported on Intel's rumored Nova Lake-AX lineup, which is reportedly an enthusiast-grade series for mobile platforms. While there hasn't been a word on it by Intel, some leaks have suggested that it will sit on top of the Nova Lake-H family, which will be a mainstream series for laptops. As far as the specifications go, we only know from previous reports that the premium Nova Lake S/HX will feature up to 52 cores through a combination of 16-P, 32-E, and 4-LP-E cores.
However, the Nova Lake-AX won't be delivering so many cores. The prominent leaker @OneRaichu reports that the Nova Lake-AX will feature a configuration of 8-P and 16-E cores, and as we know that the Nova Lake will also utilize the Low Power Efficient cores, the total core count goes up to 28. This is still a strong configuration for computing needs, but this isn't where the Nova Lake-AX excels. As per the leaker, Nova Lake-AX will feature an incredible 384 Execution Units based on the Intel Xe3P architecture. Also, it supports up to 9600/10,667 MT/s of LPDDR5X memory speed, which is a big step up from the current-gen.
This is the highest we have seen on any Intel CPU yet, and this is why it is expected to compete with the AMD Strix Halo, which is the top-of-the-line offering by AMD, featuring up to 40 Compute Units based on RDNA 3.5 architecture. When we convert the 384 EUs to Xe3-based cores, considering each Xe3 core contains 8 Execution Units (similar to Xe2), we get a whopping 48 Xe3 cores. Not only are the Xe3 cores going to be superior in performance and efficiency over the Xe2 cores, but such a high core count can deliver mid-range GPU performance.
The current Intel Core Ultra 200H lineup offers up to 8 Xe2 cores, and still offers decent graphical performance in gaming and graphically intensive loads. It's not the best, but it's certainly one of the best generational uplifts we have seen from Intel. With 48 Xe3 cores, theoretically, the Nova Lake-AX should easily crush offerings like the Radeon 8060S, but this is just our speculation.
Nonetheless, if something feels too good to be true, it may not happen. Raichu reports that the launch isn't guaranteed, and that's why all these rumored numbers don't mean much. We aren't saying Intel couldn't do this, but credible reports suggesting otherwise are almost non-existent.
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