Intel finally built the processor everyone actually wanted, only to gatekeep it behind the embedded market. Leaked documents reveal the upcoming Bartlett Lake lineup ditches those useless efficiency cores entirely in favor of a pure performance layout. This specific family targets edge computing rather than gaming rigs, yet the specs look strangely perfect for anyone tired of scheduling issues on hybrid architectures.
The leaked product stack lists twelve distinct models spread across Core 5, Core 7, and Core 9 branding. While official data remains scarce on the lower-end chips, the Core 7 variant definitely packs ten performance cores. That setup seemingly allows it to punch above its weight class in synthetic tests, rivaling higher-tier consumer parts despite lacking the extra background threads.
Things get ridiculous at the top end. The flagship Core 9 273PQE crams twelve massive cores onto the die and boosts clock speeds up to 5.9 GHz. That frequency reportedly sits 200 MHz above the P-core limit seen on the i9-14900KS. Even the mid-range Core 5 units likely sport between six and eight big cores, assuming they follow the trend set by previous generations.
Gamers expecting to grab these off store shelves will likely face disappointment since Intel intends these strictly for industrial applications. However, history suggests enterprising third-party sellers will eventually sneak some units into the DIY channel. Until then, enthusiasts can only stare at the 36 MB of L3 cache on the Core 9 and wonder what could have been.
The leaked product stack lists twelve distinct models spread across Core 5, Core 7, and Core 9 branding. While official data remains scarce on the lower-end chips, the Core 7 variant definitely packs ten performance cores. That setup seemingly allows it to punch above its weight class in synthetic tests, rivaling higher-tier consumer parts despite lacking the extra background threads.
Things get ridiculous at the top end. The flagship Core 9 273PQE crams twelve massive cores onto the die and boosts clock speeds up to 5.9 GHz. That frequency reportedly sits 200 MHz above the P-core limit seen on the i9-14900KS. Even the mid-range Core 5 units likely sport between six and eight big cores, assuming they follow the trend set by previous generations.
Gamers expecting to grab these off store shelves will likely face disappointment since Intel intends these strictly for industrial applications. However, history suggests enterprising third-party sellers will eventually sneak some units into the DIY channel. Until then, enthusiasts can only stare at the 36 MB of L3 cache on the Core 9 and wonder what could have been.
