Exciting developments are on the horizon for Intel enthusiasts as the company gears up to launch its new line of Bartlett Lake-S Desktop CPUs. These CPUs promise to bring a fresh wave of innovation to the table, with cutting-edge features and impressive specifications. Designed exclusively with P-Cores, these upcoming chips are set to redefine performance standards on the LGA 1700 socket.
Unveiling the Bartlett Lake-S CPUs
First revealed in January 2024, Intel’s Bartlett Lake-S Desktop CPUs were initially thought to be a continuation of the Raptor Lake series. However, they are now recognized as CPUs tailored for Edge and Networking solutions, boasting unique configurations with up to 12 P-Cores. This P-Core-only design is a significant departure from Intel’s previous hybrid models and offers a new direction for the company’s CPU technology.
New insights reveal that the top model of the Bartlett Lake-S range will include 12 P-Cores with SMT, enabling 24 threads. This is a significant step up from the current Raptor Lake and Arrow Lake CPUs, which max out at 8 P-Cores and utilize a hybrid design with E-Cores. The flagship CPU, with its 125W TDP, boasts a base clock of 3.4 GHz with a single-core boost up to 6.0 GHz, mirroring the Core i9-14900K’s peak performance.
Performance Expectations and Launch Timeline
The Intel Bartlett Lake-S CPUs promise substantial gaming performance enhancements over the Core Ultra 9 285K “Arrow Lake-S” Desktop CPU, thanks to their unique P-Core-only architecture. Utilizing Raptor Cove P-Cores, these CPUs are expected to outperform the Arrow Lake-S’s Lion Cove cores in gaming scenarios. Although initially slated for a Q3 2025 release, sources now indicate the launch may occur in late Q4 2025.
Intel Bartlett Lake-S Desktop CPU SKUs
| Bartlett Lake-S SKU | 65W Hybrid Config (ADL/RPL) | 45W Hybrid Config (ADL/RPL) | 125W P-Core Only (BTL) | 65W P-Core Only (BTL) | 45W P-Core Only (BTL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core 9 | N/A | N/A | 12 P-Cores | 12 P-Cores | 12 P-Cores |
| Core 7 | 8+16 (B0) | 8+16 (B0) | 10 P-Cores | 10 P-Cores | 10 P-Cores |
| Core 5 | 6+8 (B0) | 6+8 (B0) | 8 P-Cores | 8 P-Cores | 8 P-Cores |
| Core 5 | 6+4 (C0) | 6+4 (C0) | 8 P-Cores | 8 P-Cores | 8 P-Cores |
| Core 3 | 4+0 (H0) | 4+0 (H0) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Core | 2+0 (H0) | 2+0 (H0) | N/A | N/A | N/A |