Intel’s Bartlett Lake Core 5 120F processor is almost here, offering a sneak peek at what’s coming in the upcoming budget-friendly lineup. These P-Core-only processors are similar to the Alder Lake CPUs we’ve seen recently. 
The key difference with Bartlett Lake is that it will feature only Performance Cores, excluding the Efficient Cores found in some other Intel models.
These processors are based on Intel’s LGA 1700 platform, like the 13th and 14th generation CPUs, and use the Raptor Cove P-Cores. The Core Series 2 family is set to include the Bartlett Lake, though this can be a bit confusing since the newer Raptor Lake Refresh series is also labeled as Core Series 2, but with E-Cores included. The Bartlett Lake series will include both desktop and mobile processors, like the new Core 200H series.
One of the most recent leaks revealed the Core 5 120F, a budget processor with 6 Performance Cores and Hyper-Threading enabled, similar to the Core i5 12400F. Both chips have identical configurations, such as a 2.5 GHz base clock, 18 MB of L3 cache, and a TDP of 65W. The main difference between the two is that the 120F boasts a slight increase in boost clock, reaching up to 4.5 GHz compared to the 12400F’s 4.4 GHz.
Intel is marketing the Bartlett Lake series as a great option for gamers who want strong performance without spending a fortune. While the 120F is a budget option, the series will also include higher-end processors in the Core 7 and Core 9 ranges, with up to 12 Performance Cores. This new family has already started gaining support in Linux, and though it’s designed with industrial applications in mind, it’s clear that Intel is hoping to appeal to mainstream consumers too.