Leaked images of Meteor Lake-S desktop CPUs, which were reportedly canceled but were once planned to launch alongside Raptor Lake Refresh, have also emerged. These images suggest that Intel had prepared engineering samples for these processors, potentially indicating that they were intended for mid-range or lower-end desktop models. The pictured chip appears to feature six performance cores and eight efficiency cores.
Analysis: Promising Prospects
While the leaks provide intriguing insights, questions remain about the authenticity of the information and the timing of the leaked engineering samples. The purported performance improvements in the Core i7-14700K highlight the role of additional cores and clock speed boosts in enhancing overall performance.
The cache boost in Arrow Lake CPUs aligns with rumors about Intel’s 15th-gen processors, suggesting that these CPUs could deliver substantial performance advancements. As always, caution is warranted when interpreting leaks, but the leaks hint at an exciting trajectory for Intel’s future CPU offerings.
