Intel's OEM-only Bartlett Lake CPU modded to run on consumer Z790 motherboard beats AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X3D in Cinebench multi-core test — Core 9 273QPE has 12 cores, 24 threads, and hits 5.4GHz

Intel's OEM-only Bartlett Lake CPU, modded to run on a consumer Z790 motherboard, outperforms AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X3D in a Cinebench multi-core test. The Core 9 273QPE boasts 12 cores, 24 threads, and reaches 5.4GHz. Modders on Overclock.net forums have successfully made Bartlett Lake stable enough to run benchmarks, achieving impressive scores above the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel's Core i7-14700. By patching the BIOS to recognize the unique 12-core CPU, enthusiasts have pushed the boundaries of consumer hardware compatibility, marking a significant milestone in CPU modding.