Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into sharply different roles. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so every available performance metric belongs to the Intel Core 9 273PE. That means the Core 9 273PE wins every measured workload category, but the wins are not uniform in magnitude. The largest advantages appear in multi-threaded and parallel workloads, where the Core 9 273PE's 12 cores and 24 threads overwhelm the Core 3 201TE's 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Core 9 273PE posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31288, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13140, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3153. These results indicate strong scaling across all cores under sustained rendering loads. Single-core results are also firmly in the Core 9 273PE's favor: Cinebench R23 single-core at 4417, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1855, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 445. The PassMark single-thread score of 3650 reinforces that the Core 9 273PE does not sacrifice lightly threaded responsiveness while pursuing multi-core throughput.

Specialized workloads further demonstrate the split. Integer math scores 139410, floating point math scores 107884, and extended instructions score 24630. Data compression reaches 405885, data encryption reaches 22719, and random string sorting reaches 45098. Find prime numbers returns 203, physics returns 3120, and the PassMark multithread score is 36810. Because the Core 3 201TE has zero recorded scores, the database cannot quantify its performance in any of these categories. The Core 9 273PE therefore holds every measured win by default, with the largest deltas in multi-core rendering and data-heavy tests.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Bartlett Lake codename and Intel's 10 nm process node. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. Both include the UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU, both support ECC memory, and both expose Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is Active.

The core topology diverges sharply. The Core 3 201TE contains 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core 9 273PE contains 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clock speeds differ: the Core 3 201TE runs at 2.90 GHz, and the Core 9 273PE runs at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the relationship: the Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz. Thermal design power scales accordingly, with the Core 3 201TE at 45 W and the Core 9 273PE at 65 W.

Cache hierarchies differ in size and organization. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The Core 3 201TE allocates 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PE allocates 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 pool on the Core 9 273PE provides three times the shared capacity, which helps keep more working data close to the cores during multi-threaded execution. The die size for the Core 3 201TE is listed at 163 mm², while the Core 9 273PE has no recorded die size. Memory bandwidth also favors the Core 9 273PE at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201TE.

Release timing places the Core 3 201TE on 2025-01-12 and the Core 9 273PE on 2026-03-08. The part numbers are SRPKDQ5CK for the Core 3 201TE and SA4QD for the Core 9 273PE. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PE is 49845, and its percentile against all CPUs is 90. The Core 3 201TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, reflecting the absence of recorded measurements rather than a direct performance estimate.

The Verdict

The database records no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 201TE. Every measured performance result on this page belongs to the Intel Core 9 273PE. Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, large shared cache, higher memory bandwidth, and the highest boost clock should select the Core 9 273PE. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB of L3, and 5.70 GHz boost clock deliver the top scores in all recorded Cinebench and PassMark workloads. Its 90th percentile standing against all CPUs confirms that it ranks among the stronger desktop processors in the database.

Users who prioritize lower power draw and a smaller physical package should note that the Core 3 201TE runs at 45 W TDP, uses a 163 mm² die, and still includes ECC support, DDR4/DDR5 compatibility, and the UHD Graphics 730. However, the lack of recorded benchmark data means the database cannot validate its performance in any workload. The Core 9 273PE also supports ECC, DDR4/DDR5, and the same integrated graphics, so users give up nothing on those features when choosing the higher-core part. The Core 9 273PE is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance, and it wins every category by default.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Core 3 201TE has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.30 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core 9 273PE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE provides 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201TE provides 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core 9 273PE?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31288 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4417 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 9 273PE holds every recorded benchmark in this comparison. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31288 demonstrates the advantage of 12 cores and 24 threads over the Core 3 201TE's 4 cores and 8 threads. The Cinebench R20 multi-core result of 13140 and Cinebench R15 multi-core result of 3153 follow the same pattern. These multi-core figures show that the Core 9 273PE can sustain high throughput across all cores in rendering workloads.

Single-core results also favor the Core 9 273PE. Cinebench R23 single-core at 4417, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1855, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 445 all land ahead of any recorded Core 3 201TE score, which is none. PassMark single-thread at 3650 reinforces the Core 9 273PE's strength in lightly threaded tasks, despite its lower base clock of 2.30 GHz. The 5.70 GHz boost clock clearly compensates.

PassMark data workloads show large margins for the Core 9 273PE. Data compression scores 405885, and random string sorting scores 45098. Data encryption reaches 22719, while extended instructions reach 24630. Integer math at 139410 and floating point math at 107884 indicate strong arithmetic throughput. Find prime numbers returns 203, physics returns 3120, and the PassMark multithread score is 36810.

The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PE provide context for its average score of 49845. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 averages 49796, a 0.1% advantage for the Core 9 273PE. The Intel Core i5-14600KF averages 49394, placing the Core 9 273PE 0.9% ahead. The Intel Core i9-13980HX averages 50398, putting the Core 9 273PE 1.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 averages 50448, putting the Core 9 273PE 1.2% behind. The Core 9 273PE therefore sits in a tight cluster near the top of the database, within roughly one percent of all four nearest rivals.

The Core 3 201TE has no nearest rivals listed and no average benchmark score. Its 50th percentile standing against all CPUs reflects missing data, not a measured performance level. The Core 9 273PE, by contrast, carries a 90th percentile standing and a robust set of scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The head-to-head outcome is unambiguous: the Core 9 273PE delivers the only recorded performance in this comparison, and it does so across every available test.