Introduction to Intel’s Bartlett Processor
In a surprising development, Intel plans to extend the longevity of its socket LGA1700 platform. This move comes even as the newer LGA1851 platform, led by the Core Ultra 200 ‘Arrow Lake,’ remains on track for a late-Q3/early-Q4 2024 debut. According to a sensational leak by Jaykihn, Intel aims to achieve this extension with a brand-new silicon for LGA1700, codenamed ‘Bartlett.’
What is Bartlett?
Bartlett is essentially a reimagined ‘Raptor Lake-S’ die but with a unique twist. Instead of the typical configuration, Bartlett will feature four additional P-Cores replacing the four E-Core clusters. This configuration results in a 12-core pure P-Core processor, making it particularly interesting for gamers. However, it remains unclear whether Intel will use the current ‘Raptor Cove’ P-Cores or backport a variant of ‘Lion Cove’ to LGA1700.
Intel’s Strategy and Market Offering
This wouldn’t be Intel’s first pure P-Core client processor after its pivot to heterogeneous multicore. The ‘Alder Lake’ H0 die, for instance, has six ‘Golden Cove’ P-Cores and lacks any E-Core clusters. Intel plans to launch an entirely new ‘generation’ of processor SKUs for LGA1700, using the newer client processor nomenclature by Intel, which is Core 200-series but without the ‘Ultra’ brand extension. The Bartlett series will feature SKUs in the Core 5, Core 7, and Core 9 brand extensions, but not in the Core 3 series.
Specifications and Launch Timeline
The Core 5 Bartlett series will feature an 8-core configuration (8 P-Cores, no E-Cores), the Core 7 Bartlett will be a 10-core (no E-Cores), and the Core 9 Bartlett will be a 12-core (no E-Cores). If Intel uses ‘Raptor Cove’ P-Cores, these should be 8-core/16-thread, 10-core/20-thread, and 12-core/24-thread, respectively. Depending on the K- or non-K SKUs, these chips will have a processor base power value of 125W, 65W, or even 45W. Intel plans to launch these non-Ultra Core socket LGA1700 processors in Q1-2025, but the Bartlett silicon itself won’t arrive before Q3-2025.
