The performance details of Intel's forthcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processor are starting to surface, with its top-tier CPU, the Core Ultra 9 4950K, featuring in preliminary engineering samples on the CPU-Z benchmarking platform. Based on tests carried out by LC Tech Leaks using a motherboard equipped with the upcoming Intel Z990 chipset, we've been given a sneak peek at the impressive performance capabilities of Intel's latest platform, hinting at a significant leap forward in processing power for consumers.