Intel's Bartlett Lake series for the edge computing and embedded markets has recently unexpectedly appeared on consumer platforms.User Talon2016 exposed a real photo of a Core 9 273PQE installed on an LGA 1700 motherboard.As can be seen from the CPU top cover logo, the batch number of this engineering sample is X544L164, and the S-Spec code is SA4Q9.
According to previously leaked specifications, the 273PQE uses a 12-core 24-thread pure P-core design, equipped with 36MB L3 cache, a maximum core frequency of 5.9GHz, and a basic power consumption of 125W.
By comparison, Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation product lines only have a maximum of 8 P cores, and of course, the 273PQE does not have an E core, which reduces its overall core count.
Talon2016 confirmed that it currently cannot boot on Z790 motherboards, mainly because the series has not been officially released and existing motherboards lack the necessary BIOS support.
However, this does verify the physical compatibility. When the BIOS is cracked or the manufacturer updates in the future, this processor may become a new overclocking toy for geeks.
A total of 12 SKUs are planned for the Bartlett Lake series, all of which have cut off the E-core. They are originally designed for edge computing and embedded systems, but some manufacturers may push them to the DIY retail market through unofficial channels.
