Future processors Intel Core Ultra “Nova Lake” They could count on stacked cache similar to AMD X3D.
Intel Core Ultra “Nova Lake” could have “X3D” memory
Intel was at the event Direct Connect 2025 talking about a new process node called 18A-PT, which would be combined with the packaging Foveros Direct 3D To be able to make designs 3DIC (Integrated 3D circuits) next -generation.
Intel has not explicitly mentioned an stacked cache, but we must bear in mind that Nova Lake is designed based on the node Intel 18Aand if this variant of node has the ability to make a layer design and stacking, an X3D memory would be very feasible, especially when AMD has shown that high cache capabilities can improve performance in certain tasks, such as video games.
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When the node is combined 18A-PT con Foveros Direct 3Dthis achieves a union step less than 5 μm, denser than the current SOIC-X of 9 μm of TSMC, which could give Intel a great advantage over the CPU X3D current AMD. It would be possible for Intel to add a cache of greater capacity than the competition.
What we know of this moment is that technology Foveros Direct 3D be implemented in futures Xeon “Clearwater Forest”then use with Nova Lake.
What we know about Nova Lake It will be a series of CPU for laptops and desktop and that would have a maximum of 52 Nuclei With a new socket LGA 1954. In addition, it would combine two new nuclei P-Core and E-Core, the Coyote Cove and Arctic Wolf, respectively. The idea is that these new CPUS are launched throughout the year 2026. We will keep you informed.
