GoKawiilLeaked PassMark entries show 28-core Intel Nova Lake-S chip ahead in single-thread tests
A PassMark benchmark listing labeled 'Intel 0000' shows a 28-core processor, believed to be an early Nova Lake-S sample, scoring up to 5,210 points in single-thread testing, surpassing the Core Ultra 9 285K, Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core i9-14900KF. However, its overall CPU Mark and Memory Mark scores trail current flagship chips, and separate eight-core entries show widely varying results.
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The figures suggest Intel's next desktop lineup could offer meaningful single-core gains, which matter most for gaming and responsiveness, though the lower multi-core and memory scores indicate the platform or silicon may still be unfinished. Because these are unverified, pre-release entries with unknown test conditions, the numbers could shift significantly before retail launch.
- A leaked 28-core Nova Lake-S sample beats current top CPUs in single-thread PassMark scores by 3-12%.
- Its overall multi-core and memory performance still lag behind the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D.
- Results come from unverified, pre-release hardware, so final retail performance may differ.
Source: techspot.com — Rob Thubron, 2026-10-27
Published there as: “Intel's leaked 28-core Nova Lake CPU beats the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D in single-thread testing”
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