Intel Nova Lake desktop CPUs may face a 5.1 GHz cap above 90°C
Leaker Jaykihn claims Intel's next-generation desktop processors would restrict clock speeds once core temperatures exceed 90°C. Wccftech reports that the proposed restriction would introduce a temperature-based limit before a 100°C thermal ceiling, potentially making cooling more important for higher-end models in the upcoming Core Ultra 4000 series.
- PCMag says the leak suggests greater temperature sensitivity than Intel Core 200, Core 300 and Ryzen 9000.
Covered by 3 publishers within 20 hours of the first report.
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Wccftech Intel Nova Lake-S CPUs Expected To Limit Clocks To 5.1 GHz When Temperature Hits 90°C · Sarfraz Khan
Tom's Hardware Intel leaker claims Nova Lake desktop chips have 5.1 GHz clock limit beyond 90°C · Zak Killian