Intel Bartlett Lake Core 7 253PE Benchmarks Reveal 20% Speed Advantage Over Core i5 14400 in Multi-Threaded PassMark Test

After a lengthy wait, the high-performance {{Bartlett Lake}} processors have made their debut, showcasing impressive capabilities. The new processors, featuring only P-cores, outperform their 10-core predecessors, signaling a significant leap in processing power.

Comparative Performance: Bartlett Lake Processor Versus Core i5 Series

Historically, there has been limited visibility of the Bartlett Lake processors that incorporate solely P-cores. While Intel has already introduced its “E”and “TE”SKUs, the anticipated P-Core only models are yet to be fully launched. Initially designed for the embedded market, this CPU lineup has shown potential that could make it compelling for the consumer market as well. Importantly, these processors are compatible with the LGA 1700 socket, maintaining a competitive edge over the LGA 1851 platform.

The flagship variant of the Bartlett Lake series is expected to host up to 12 P Cores, though the recently showcased 10 P-Core models have already provided exciting benchmark results. According to initial findings shared by @x86deadandback on PassMark, the Core 7 253PE demonstrated substantial specifications and performance metrics. The results indicate a single-core score of 3647 points, alongside a robust multi-threaded score of 31, 802 points. Impressively, this translates to nearly 20% higher multi-threaded performance compared to the Core i5 14400, which is itself a 10-core component belonging to the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup.

Comparison chart of Intel processors showing specifications and PassMark scores. — Image Credit: @x86deadandback

While the Core 7 253PE shows slightly better multi-threaded performance over the 14-core Intel Core i5 14500, it is crucial to note that these processors have different core architectures, and therefore are not direct competitors. Both the 14400 and 14500 models incorporate a mix of 6 Performance cores along with Efficient cores, distinguishing their configuration from the P-Core-only 253PE model. Despite the latter’s relatively mediocre single-core performance, further testing with additional samples will provide a clearer picture of its capabilities.

Additionally, the Core 7 253PE features noteworthy adjustments in its cache configuration. It boasts a larger overall cache than its i5 counterparts but retains a smaller L2 cache when compared to the Core i7 14700. Both the 253PE and i7 14700 share equal L3 cache sizes, but the latter contains an additional 8 MB in L2 cache. This distinction underscores the complexity in comparing the Core 7 253PE with Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, as they exhibit considerable differences in both cores and cache configurations. Nevertheless, the 253PE emerges as a particularly intriguing component, exhibiting a higher number of P-Cores than even the flagship Raptor Lake chip.

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