{
  "id": 11470802,
  "title": "Rumored Intel Nova Lake table lists three 'BFC' chips with up to 144MB of L3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/rumored-intel-nova-lake-table-lists-three-bfc-chips-with-up-to-144mb",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:34:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/rumored-intel-nova-lake-table-lists-three-bfc-chips-with-up-to-144mb-of-l3-next-gen-cpu-lineup-takes-shape-with-up-to-28-cores-in-core-ultra-9-4970k-bfc"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop CPUs have been rumored to include three models with the BFC (big last level cache) tag, indicating a significant L3 cache. These models will form the initial NVL-S lineup. The top-of-the-line model is the Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC, featuring 28 cores with 8 P-cores, 16 E-cores, 4 LPE-cores, a 125W TDP, and a 32-EU integrated GPU. Additional models with the same BFC tag and similar specifications, such as the Core Ultra 9 4950K and Core Ultra 9 4900 BFC, are also anticipated. The Core Ultra 5 4650KF model is the only one in the lineup without an integrated GPU. Intel's use of the BFC designation is believed to signify a larger L3 cache, a feature rumored to compete with AMD's X3D chips in the gaming market.",
  "summary": "A table rumored to hold Intel's upcoming models for Nova Lake processors as surfaced, now referring to the heavily-rumored bLLC as \"BFC.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Intel Nova Lake desktop CPUs rumored to include three BFC chips",
    "BFC chips indicate significant L3 cache for competitive gaming",
    "Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC model features 28 cores and 4 LPE-cores"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Aaeon's new industrial PC combines Intel Arc B390 graphics with near-silent AirJet cooling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/aaeons-new-industrial-pc-combines-intel-arc-b390-graphics-with-near",
        "published": "2026-10-02T14:51:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}