Benchmarks of Performance-core only Bartlett Lake CPU emerge, 10-core offers 26% faster multithreaded performance than 14-core i5-14400 — 12-core version launch could be imminent

Benchmark results for the 10-core Bartlett Lake CPU show a 26% increase in multithreaded performance compared to the 14-core i5-14400. The Bartlett Lake chips are part of Intel's embedded Core 200 series processors, designed for networking and edge applications. Rumors suggest Intel may release a 12-core version of the Bartlett Lake CPU soon. Additionally, there are reports of 12-core models with high clock speeds and significant cache sizes, potentially offering upgrades for gamers and content creators. These upcoming CPUs are expected to be compatible with existing LGA 1700 socket motherboards.