Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake processor has made an appearance in the SiSoftware Sandra benchmarking suite, and the online database has provided some interesting details. The benchmarks for Lunar Lake are particularly intriguing considering that Intel's Meteor Lake is still two months away from its launch. It is worth noting that Intel showcased a Lunar Lake laptop at the Intel Innovation 2023 event, so this SiSoft entry could be related to that demonstration.
The data from SiSoft describes the system as a "Genuine Intel(R) 0000 1.00 GHz (5M 20c 3.91 GHz + 2.61 GHz, 3.3 GHz IMC, 4x 2.5 MB + 4 MB L2, 2x 8 MB L3)," indicating that it is a "Lunar Lake Client System (Intel LNL-M LP5 RVP1)." Based on this information, it can be inferred that the Lunar Lake system has a 4+4 core configuration, utilizing a combination of Lion Cove and Skymont architecture cores optimized for both performance and efficiency.
Furthermore, the benchmark report suggests that this CPU is a low-power laptop variant with a 17 W TDP. While it operates at a base frequency of 1.0 GHz, it reached a speed of 3.91 GHz during testing. However, it is important to approach these numbers with caution as they are likely based on an engineering sample. The cache details provided indicate a 2.5 MB L2 cache per P-core, an additional 4 MB L2 cache for E-cores, and a 16 MB L3 cache. No information about the integrated GPU was revealed, but it is expected that Lunar Lake will feature Intel's Xe2-LPG graphics and LPDDR5 system memory.
Intel has announced that Lunar Lake is scheduled for release in mobile/laptop devices in 2024, with a focus on delivering high performance-per-watt. Arrow Lake processors, designed for desktops, may share the same core architecture and are also expected to launch around the same time.
