XeonsNOpteronsPerformance is very impressive… the naming however leaves something to be desired. It is not terrible if it came about after multiple generations following the 3-digit scheme. But it is coming after a single 3-digit generation on desktop. Very dumb, I hope Intel changes it, but I doubt it considering launch is only 4-6 months away.

In the end naming does not matter much, and this performance is very good. Just need more information on if this is stock or overclocked and what speeds it is running. My bets are this is stock frequencies.

epicsithtrooperIt does come after multiple generations of 3 digit naming schemes. I understand that you said "on desktop" but before this Core Ultra processors have only ever had 3 digit naming schemes.
Core ultra 1x5 (Meteor Lake)
Core ultra 2xxV (lunar lake)
Core ultra 2xx (Arrow Lake)
Core 3xx (Wildcat lake)
Core Ultra 3xx (Panther lake)

A Computer GuyCould be worse. They could call it "Dual Edition" for no apparent reason after putting 2 at the end of the model number.

mrnagantFirst two digits = generation, 3rd digit multiple of 2 for P cores, 4th digit multiple of 4 for E cores, and 5th digit multiple of 2 + 2 for LE cores.

Intel - 16420 (18 cores)

16 - gen
4 - 8P cores
2 - 8E cores
0 - 2LE cores

Intel - 17651 (36 cores)

17 - gen
6 - 12P cores
5 - 20E cores
1 - 4LE cores

Intel - 18820 (26 cores)
18 - gen
8 - 16P cores
2 - 8E cores
0 - 2LE cores

I solved the problem. Problem solved. I will be billing my consultation fee to Intel.

XeonsNOpteronsFair enough, I guess I just more so mean to the desktop user it is the only 3-digit scheme. To be honest, I did not even know about Meteor Lake or Lunar Lake until about a year ago lol.

wNotyarDFor someone nicknamed "XeonsNOpterons" that makes absolute sense, both MTL and LNL are mobile-only, there's no Xeon :laugh:
I think there were Redwood Cove Xeons, though. That'd be the same P-core as Mountain Lake.

AleksandarKIntel's upcoming desktop CPU generation, part of the "Nova Lake-S" processor family, might adopt a new naming convention that returns to a four-digit format, unlike the current three-digit format used in the "Arrow Lake" family. According to a leaked CPU-Z submission, Intel's Core Ultra 9 4950K has been identified as a 28-core "Nova Lake-S" desktop chip. It features 8 "Coyote Cove" P-Cores, 16 "Arctic Wolf" E-Cores, and 4 LPE-Cores. This chip was tested on an unknown Z990 high-end overclocking platform, where it achieved over 1,000 points in single-core CPU-Z rankings and exceeded 20,000 points in multicore performance. This performance surpasses any consumer-focused desktop CPU currently available.

Despite this information, it's still uncertain if the naming convention is final. Intel is testing many SKUs for "Nova Lake-S," and a four-digit naming could be necessary due to the numerous SKUs and configurations. Some leakers, like Golden Pig Upgrade and Gotou_3rd, have suggested that the four-digit naming is a possibility, leaving room for speculation. Interestingly, qualification samples for NVL-S have not yet started shipping, but we can expect these shipments in the coming weeks, before manufacturers and motherboard makers begin integrating the latest CPU generation into their products.

Just days ago, Intel was spotted testing two SKUs—a 24-core model running at 3.4 GHz and a 28-core model running at 3.2 GHz—both featuring AVX-512 and APX instruction support. This aligns with the 28-core model we are seeing today. The 28-core "Nova Lake-S" DS version, a new SKU segment, is expected to launch in Q1 of 2027. For the regular overclocking-focused "K" SKUs, Intel reportedly plans an early Q2 launch between March and April, while the 52-core flagship SKU is expected to appear in late May.