Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 9 273PTE across nearly every measured workload, with the Intel Core 3 201E securing only narrow victories in two single-threaded PassMark tests. The Core 9 273PTE wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Core 3 201E takes 2.

The most decisive gap appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 142 against the Core 3 201E's 57, a 59.9% advantage. Integer math shows a similarly large separation: 82411 for the Core 9 273PTE versus 43894 for the Core 3 201E, a 46.7% difference. Floating point math follows the same pattern, with the Core 9 273PTE delivering 60673 compared to 33260, a 45.2% lead.

Cinebench results consistently favor the Core 9 273PTE by 38.3% to 38.4% across R15, R20, and R23, for both multicore and singlecore runs. The multicore scores tell a clear story: Cinebench R23 multicore shows 20445 for the Core 9 273PTE versus 12613 for the Core 3 201E. Singlecore R23 likewise shows 2886 against 1780. The same 38.3% delta applies to Cinebench R15 multicore (2060 vs 1271), R15 singlecore (290 vs 179), and R20 multicore (8586 vs 5297). R20 singlecore shows a 38.4% difference (1212 vs 747).

PassMark multithread performance favors the Core 9 273PTE by 38.3%, with a score of 24054 versus 14839. Physics simulation results show a 40.5% gap, as the Core 9 273PTE scores 1917 against 1141. Random string sorting favors the larger chip by 38.6% (28973 vs 17783). Data compression shows a 36.5% difference (258704 vs 164160), while data encryption shows 37.3% (14253 vs 8931). Extended instructions testing yields a 30.8% gap (15952 vs 11035).

The only recorded wins for the Core 3 201E come in PassMark single thread and PassMark singlethread, which are duplicate tests reporting identical scores: 3482 for the Core 3 201E versus 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE. That is a 1.4% edge for the smaller chip. The Core 3 201E's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz against 1.40 GHz likely contributes to this result, though the boost clocks tell a different story: the Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the Core 3 201E.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the overall separation. The Core 9 273PTE averages 31143 across all recorded tests, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056. That places the Core 9 273PTE in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E.

Comparing the Core 3 201E to its nearest rivals in the database, the data shows it sits essentially level with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047 average, 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, 0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.4% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.4% delta). The Core 9 273PTE, by contrast, aligns with higher-tier parts: the Intel Core i7-12700F (31081, 0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074, 0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-13700TE (31028, 0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12650HX (31290, -0.5% delta).

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy: the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the substantially faster processor in essentially all compute-heavy tasks. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, compared to 4 cores and 8 threads for the Core 3 201E, translate into consistent advantages across rendering, math, compression, encryption, and physics workloads. The Core 3 201E holds a single advantage in PassMark's single-threaded test, but that edge is only 1.4%, which is marginal in practical terms.

Buyers prioritizing multicore throughput should select the Core 9 273PTE. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20445 represents a 62% improvement over the Core 3 201E's 12613. PassMark multithread results confirm this pattern, with the Core 9 273PTE delivering 24054 versus 14839. The Core 9 273PTE also carries a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz vs 4.80 GHz) and a larger L3 cache (36 MB shared vs 12 MB shared), both of which align with its superior benchmark outcomes.

The Core 3 201E, however, presents a different profile. Its higher base clock of 3.60 GHz, versus 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE, appears to give it a slight single-threaded PassMark edge. Its lower TDP of 60 watts, versus 45 watts for the Core 9 273PTE, is a notable contrast: the smaller chip actually consumes more power on paper, yet delivers far less throughput. The Core 3 201E suits scenarios where the workload is lightly threaded and power draw is less critical, since its single-thread PassMark score of 3482 edges out the Core 9 273PTE's 3433.

For any workload that scales with core count, the Core 9 273PTE is the clear choice. For single-threaded tasks, the Core 3 201E holds a slim, measurable advantage. The overall average benchmark score difference, 31143 versus 19056, summarizes the situation: the Core 9 273PTE offers roughly 63% higher aggregate performance in the database's recorded tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher PassMark single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E scores 3482 on PassMark single thread, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433, giving the Core 3 201E a 1.4% advantage.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core 9 273PTE in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 versus 12613 for the Core 3 201E, a 38.3% difference in favor of the Core 9 273PTE.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest delta appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 142 against 57 for the Core 3 201E, a 59.9% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 9 273PTE has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201E.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in average benchmark score?

A: The Core 9 273PTE averages 31143 across all recorded tests, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056. The Core 9 273PTE sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Intel Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for the Core 3 201E and 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 5.50 GHz respectively.

Thermal design power differs: the Core 3 201E is rated at 60 watts, while the Core 9 273PTE is rated at 45 watts. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and are produced on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size for the Core 3 201E is 163 mm², while the Core 9 273PTE has no recorded die size.

L2 cache differs per core: 1.25 MB per core for the Core 3 201E versus 2 MB per core for the Core 9 273PTE. L3 cache is 12 MB shared for the Core 3 201E and 36 MB shared for the Core 9 273PTE. Both have 80 KB L1 cache per core.

Memory bandwidth is higher for the Core 9 273PTE at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201E. Both support DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory, and ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 730 for both.

The part numbers differ: SRVTR for the Core 3 201E and SA4QJ for the Core 9 273PTE. Release dates also differ, with the Core 3 201E released earlier. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Bartlett Lake codename and belong to the Core 3 and Core 9 generations respectively, both built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The core organization differs substantially. The Core 3 201E provides 4 physical cores with 8 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support. The Core 9 273PTE provides 12 physical cores with 24 threads, tripling the core count and doubling the thread count per core relative to the smaller part.

Cache architecture diverges beyond capacity figures. The L2 cache is larger per core on the Core 9 273PTE (2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core), which suggests a different core design or cache allocation strategy. The L3 cache scales with the larger chip: 36 MB shared versus 12 MB shared, a threefold difference that matches the core count ratio.

Both processors integrate the same UHD Graphics 730 GPU. Both support ECC memory, which points to workstation or embedded use cases. The PCIe implementation is identical, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU.

The memory bandwidth advantage for the Core 9 273PTE, 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, indicates a different memory controller configuration despite the same dual-channel bus. The higher bandwidth supports the larger core count and the associated demands on memory throughput.

The production status for both is listed as Active. Both use identical sockets and are manufactured on the same process node. The die size difference, where only the Core 3 201E has a recorded 163 mm² figure, prevents a direct comparison of transistor density or die area efficiency.

The base clock difference is stark: 3.60 GHz for the Core 3 201E versus 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE. This suggests the Core 9 273PTE relies more heavily on boost behavior, reaching 5.50 GHz, rather than sustaining high base frequencies across all 12 cores. The Core 3 201E's higher base clock likely reflects the lower thermal pressure from fewer active cores, even though its TDP rating is 15 watts higher.