Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive outcome: the Intel Core 9 273PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 3 N350. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy and memory-intensive workloads, where the Core 9 273PE often leads by 80% or more. The smallest gap is in single-threaded PassMark tests, where the Core 9 273PE still finishes 45.9% ahead.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 versus 6,274 for the Core 3 N350, a 79.9% advantage. The single-core R23 result shows a similar pattern: 4,417 versus 885, an 80% gap. These results indicate that the Core 9 273PE delivers roughly five times the multicore throughput and five times the single-core performance in this rendering workload.

PassMark integer math shows the Core 9 273PE at 139,410 against 27,669 for the Core 3 N350, an 80.2% lead. Floating-point math follows the same trend: 107,884 versus 17,781, a 83.5% advantage. The extended instructions test shows the Core 9 273PE at 24,630 versus 3,981, an 83.8% margin, indicating substantially stronger SIMD and cryptographic instruction throughput.

Data compression results favor the Core 9 273PE at 405,885 versus 80,444, an 80.2% gap. Data encryption shows a slightly narrower but still dominant margin: 22,719 versus 5,693, a 74.9% lead. The physics test delivers the second-largest percentage difference, with the Core 9 273PE at 3,120 versus 446, an 85.7% advantage. Find prime numbers shows the largest gap at 90.1%, with scores of 203 versus 20. Random string sorting completes the sweep at 45,098 versus 10,102, a 77.6% margin.

The only benchmark where the Core 9 273PE's lead falls below 50% is PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3,650 versus 1,974, a 45.9% advantage. Even this relatively modest gap confirms that the Core 9 273PE holds a substantial per-core performance edge, not just a core-count advantage.

The database places the Core 9 273PE in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 3 N350 sits in the 66th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PE is 49,845, compared to 9,903 for the Core 3 N350. The Core 9 273PE's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 49,796 (0.1% slower) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49,394 (0.9% slower). The Core 3 N350's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-3770 at 9,706 (2% slower) and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9,684 (2.3% slower).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 31,288 versus 6,274 for the Intel Core 3 N350, a 79.9% lead. PassMark multithread shows 36,810 versus 7,382, a 79.9% gap.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Intel Core 3 N350 wins?

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core 9 273PE wins every test. The Core 3 N350 records zero wins.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread, where the Core 9 273PE scores 3,650 versus 1,974, a 45.9% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the lead is 80%, with scores of 4,417 versus 885.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845, while the Core 3 N350 averages 9,903. This places the Core 9 273PE in the 90th percentile and the Core 3 N350 in the 66th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: How does the Core 9 273PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 9 273PE is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600KF. It trails the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 1.2%.

Q: How does the Core 3 N350 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 3 N350 is 2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-3770 and 2.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1035G1. It trails the AMD EPYC 7F52 by 2.5% and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 by 3.2%.

Where Each One Wins

The data identifies no workload category where the Intel Core 3 N350 outperforms the Intel Core 9 273PE. Every recorded benchmark, from single-threaded integer math to multi-threaded rendering, favors the Core 9 273PE. The Core 3 N350's best relative showing is in single-thread PassMark, where the gap narrows to 45.9%, but it still loses.

The Core 9 273PE demonstrates its largest advantages in physics simulation (85.7% lead), extended instructions (83.8% lead), and floating-point math (83.5% lead). These results indicate particularly strong performance in scientific computing, numerical simulation, and instruction-level parallel workloads. The data compression and integer math tests both show 80.2% leads, suggesting solid general-purpose compute capability.

For the Core 3 N350, the recorded scores place it in a lower performance tier overall, but its nearest rivals include older desktop parts like the Intel Core i7-3770 and mobile parts like the Intel Core i5-1035G1. The Core 3 N350's 66th percentile ranking indicates it sits above the median CPU in the database, but far from the top tier occupied by the Core 9 273PE.

The Core 9 273PE's nearest rivals include high-end mobile and desktop processors such as the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i9-13980HX, with deltas under 1.2%. This places the Core 9 273PE firmly in the upper echelon of the database's recorded CPUs.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core 3 N350's base clock is 0.10 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Core 9 273PE runs at 2.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost.

Thermal design power differs substantially: 7 watts for the Core 3 N350 versus 65 watts for the Core 9 273PE. The Core 3 N350 uses an Intel BGA 1264 socket, while the Core 9 273PE uses an Intel Socket 1700. Memory support overlaps on DDR4 and DDR5, but the Core 3 N350 adds LPDDR5 while the Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The Core 3 N350 has a single-channel memory bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth; the Core 9 273PE has a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Core 3 N350 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes, while the Core 9 273PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 3 N350 has UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 9 273PE has UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ, with the Core 3 N350 classified as Mobile and the Core 9 273PE as Desktop.

The Core 9 273PE has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The Core 3 N350 has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are listed as Active in production status and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different architectures and codenames. The Intel Core 3 N350 is based on the Twin Lake architecture with a codename of Twin Lake, and its generation is listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N). The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture with a codename of Bartlett Lake, and its generation is listed as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake). Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

Cache configurations differ markedly. The Core 3 N350 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L2 allocation on the Core 9 273PE gives it a much larger total cache footprint, which supports its higher memory bandwidth and multi-threaded performance.

The Core 3 N350's Alder Lake-N lineage ties it to Intel's efficient-core focused designs, consistent with its 7-watt TDP and mobile classification. The Core 9 273PE's Bartlett Lake architecture targets desktop performance, as reflected in its 65-watt TDP and dual-channel memory support.

The Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core 3 N350. This, combined with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity and 16 lanes, positions the Core 9 273PE for workstation or server-adjacent desktop use. The Core 3 N350's Gen 3 PCIe and single-channel memory align with its low-power mobile role.

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PE is the superior processor in every recorded performance test. It leads by 45.9% in the closest test and by over 80% in most workloads. Its 90th percentile ranking and average score of 49,845 place it among the top CPUs in the database, rivaling the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i5-14600KF within 1%.

The Intel Core 3 N350, with its 66th percentile ranking and average score of 9,903, occupies a much lower performance tier. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-3770 and Intel Core i5-1035G1, both of which it narrowly beats by 2% and 2.3%, respectively. The Core 3 N350's 7-watt TDP and mobile classification suggest it targets low-power devices where performance expectations are modest.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, rendering speed, data compression, or encryption, the Core 9 273PE delivers between 74.9% and 90.1% higher scores across all benchmarks. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, provide the infrastructure for these results.

The Core 3 N350 offers no performance advantage in any recorded test. Its only relative strength is the smaller single-thread gap, but even there it loses by 45.9%. The data shows that the Core 9 273PE is the appropriate choice for any workload where performance is the primary criterion. The Core 3 N350 may fit scenarios requiring minimal power draw, but the recorded benchmarks do not support any claim of competitive performance against the Core 9 273PE.