Intel is reportedly developing a new line of Socket LGA1700 desktop processors codenamed “Raptor Lake Next”. These upcoming chips aim to provide an upgrade path for users still using DDR4 memory, filling a gap left by the DDR5-exclusive Core Ultra “Arrow Lake” generation.

The report from Jaykihn (corroborated by VideoCardz and Tom's Hardware) states that these processors will coexist with the 14th Gen desktop CPUs. They will supposedly hit shelves under the Core 200 banner as a rebrand of Raptor Lake. Production is scheduled for late January 2027, with qualification samples expected by the end of this year at the earliest.

According to the leaker, these new CPUs will be available for desktop (125W and 65W) and laptop platforms (HX). Moreover, they'll be based on the original Raptor Lake, meaning they won't include the features found in Raptor Lake Refresh (Fast Throttle, APO, Wi-Fi 7, etc.).

Several core configurations are reportedly planned for the rollout. The lineup includes a 125W 16-core desktop processor featuring 8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores, with no mention of an 8+16 variant so far. Builders can also expect a 65W 20-core model packing 8 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores, alongside a mid-range 10-core option with 6 P-Cores and 4 E-Cores. A budget-friendly 4-core model consisting solely of 4 P-Cores rounds out the stack. None of these will work with newer LGA-1851 or LGA-1954 platforms.

KitGuru says: Keeping DDR4 alive seems to be the go-to solution to navigate this memory market.

Intel has reportedly finalised the specifications for its long-rumoured “Bartlett Lake-S” Core 200E family of processors, a platform that's expected to use only P-cores for the ageing LGA-1700 socket.

Despite the gaming community calling for a P-core-only desktop chip, Intel might be skipping this market with Bartlett Lake-S.

The technical specifications leaked by Jaykhin (via VideoCardz) showcase a 12-core, 24-thread flagship dubbed the Core 9 273 PQE. This high-performance SKU features a base frequency of 3.4GHz and can reach a single-core boost of 5.9GHz, with an all-core boost of 5.3GHz. The processor is equipped with 36MB of L3 cache and a 32-EU integrated Xe-LP graphics engine, all while operating within a 125W TDP. The lineup is segmented into three distinct power tiers: the higher-end PQE (125W), the balanced PE (65W), and the efficiency-focused PTE (45W).

Across the stack, Intel reportedly offers configurations with 8, 10, and 12 P-cores, all of which feature Hyper-Threading. All high-power PQE models support Intel vPro and ECC memory, though these features are selectively omitted from certain lower-power PE and PTE variants to better align with specific price points. The detailed table shared by Jaykhin can be found below:

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KitGuru says: Gamers have asked for a modern Intel CPU without E-cores, and the Bartlett Lake-S series offers just that. Unfortunately, we do not know if Intel will be serving the gaming market with this release.