At the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025), Intel officially launched the new Bartlett Lake embedded processor series. This product line integrates Intel's cutting-edge architectural optimizations and process technology innovations, achieving breakthroughs such as multi-core collaborative processing. It delivers dual enhancements in performance and energy efficiency for embedded systems, further solidifying Intel's leading position in the field of computer processing technology innovation.
The Bartlett Lake series processors innovatively adopt a collaborative architecture of high-performance cores (P-Cores) and high-efficiency cores (E-Cores), providing a groundbreaking solution to the challenges of high-performance computing and low-power optimization. Industry data indicates that approximately 70% of application scenarios in the current embedded systems market have stringent requirements for balancing computing performance and power consumption, and the Bartlett Lake series precisely addresses this pain point.
Take the flagship product Core 7 251E as an example. It features 8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores, providing a total of 24 cores that support 24-thread simultaneous processing, with a maximum clock speed of up to 5.6GHz. In the SPEC CPU2017 benchmark tests, compared to competitors in the same price range, the Core 7 251E achieved approximately 10% better single-core performance and 15% better multi-core performance, showcasing a significant advantage. Compared to the previous generation processor i7-14700, the Core 7 251E improved single-core performance by 6% and multi-core performance by 8%. This leap in performance is attributed to its newly upgraded architecture and advanced manufacturing process. In industrial automation scenarios, the improved data processing efficiency can accelerate device response times by approximately 20%, effectively enhancing production efficiency.
The integrated graphics are equipped with 32 execution units (EU), achieving approximately a 25% improvement in graphics scores in the 3DMark Time Spy graphics test compared to the previous generation of similar products. It demonstrates excellent performance in graphics rendering and video encoding/decoding capabilities. Moreover, in terms of power consumption control, the Core 7 251E processor reduces power consumption by about 30% compared to traditional processors when running common office software, showcasing significant energy-saving effects and aligning with the current industry trend of green computing.
In terms of compatibility design, the Bartlett Lake series processors demonstrate excellent adaptability. They support 600 and 700 series chipsets, which means users do not need to completely replace their motherboard and chipset components when upgrading to a new processor, significantly reducing hardware upgrade costs and migration difficulty. By reusing existing motherboard platform resources, Bartlett Lake not only provides convenience for enterprise users upgrading embedded systems but also allows users to enjoy the performance improvements brought by the new processors while maintaining their original hardware architecture. Additionally, this compatibility design reflects Intel's consistency in product ecosystem planning, effectively enhancing product market competitiveness and user loyalty.
In the industrial sector
Supporting Industry 4.0 application scenarios, such as AI automation, robotics, and more efficient control of factory workshops. Manufacturers can benefit from greater consistency, predictability, and safety, while achieving higher production output and improved overall equipment effectiveness.
Application areas: AI-based industrial process control, industrial personal computers, and edge servers for machine control and monitoring.
- Supports machine vision applications for process control and quality control in factory workshops.
- Equipped with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory, it can drive the platform to integrate multiple accelerators or expansion cards.
- Integrated dual 2.5GbE Media Access Control (MAC) functionality with real-time capabilities, enabling Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and Intel Time Coordinated Computing Technology to meet the demands of critical workloads.
- Supports up to 4 4K displays or 1 8K display, providing a rich graphical user interface (HMI) for interactive user experiences.
In smart cities
In smart city application scenarios, compared to previous-generation products, it can process and store more video stream data while utilizing integrated graphics to support edge inference in some hard-to-reach areas.
Application fields: Network Video Recorder (NVR), Artificial Intelligence Box, Roadside Unit (RSU)
- Through end-to-end video analysis, help reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) in applications related to safety, security, and transportation.
- The bandwidth of PCIe 5.0 helps in the deployment of smart intersections, as well as in safety and security-related deployments, enabling the transmission and processing of more video data, along with other sensor fusion data such as LiDAR.
- With four display channels, up to three multi-format codec (MFX) engines (supporting up to 2 video decoding streams and 1 video enhancement stream), and Intel graphics powered by Intel Xe architecture, it supports video streaming.
The long lifecycle supply characteristics of the product help ensure stable supply during repairs and maintenance, and can create value from extended certification cycles.
In retail education
Deploy a large number of edge devices through a top-down product SKU system, leveraging robust computational capacity to support data generation and analysis. Compatibility with previous-generation products helps shorten product development time and reduce costs.
Application areas: Point of Sale (POS) terminals/self-service kiosks, contactless payment devices, digital signage, restaurant automation systems
- For digital signage applications, it supports 4 4K displays or 1 8K display without the need for a dedicated graphics card. Businesses can easily set up video walls or interactive signage with smooth playback using Pipelock or Genlock synchronization technologies.
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) technology combined with the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO™ toolkit can enhance AI efficiency on edge platforms. Paired with a high core count, it delivers outstanding inference performance when processing larger-scale datasets.
- Interactive Flat Panel Displays (IFPDs) enhance the remote learning experience with 4K resolution student display views and AI-powered cameras that automatically track teacher movements and adjust pan, tilt, and zoom functions as needed.
In the field of healthcare
In data-intensive applications at the edge of healthcare, it delivers exceptional performance and responsiveness. The platform supports high-detail displays, empowering clinicians to carry out AI-assisted workflows while helping to meet the power consumption and efficiency constraints of devices within and around hospital environments.
Application areas: ultrasound imaging, medical carts, endoscopy, clinical equipment
- With up to 24 cores and 32 threads, each processor can support more devices, applications, and multitasking.
- The Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) technology combined with the Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ toolkit can optimize AI-driven tools, providing more efficient inference support for diagnostic and medical procedures.
- The long lifecycle supply characteristics of the product help ensure stable supply during repairs and maintenance, and can create value from the extended certification cycle.
Barlett Lake platform detailed model
The Bartlett Lake series processors achieve comprehensive breakthroughs in industrial manufacturing, smart cities, commercial applications, and healthcare through their innovative core architecture, powerful computing performance, and broad compatibility design. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, they not only meet the diverse demands for data processing, graphics rendering, and AI acceleration across various scenarios but also provide industry users with efficient and reliable solutions through long lifecycle supply and cost optimization advantages. This demonstrates their strong capability to drive digital and intelligent upgrades across multiple fields.
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