Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PTE across all 17 benchmark comparisons. There is not a single test where the Intel Core 3 N350 comes out ahead. The margins are consistent and substantial, with the smallest gap appearing in single-threaded tests and the largest in prime number computation.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 against 6274 for the Core 3 N350, a deficit of 69.3 percent for the N350. The single-core result follows the same pattern: 2886 versus 885, again a 69.3 percent gap. These are not close calls; the Core 9 273PTE roughly triples the N350 in both metrics. Cinebench R20 shows the identical relative margin, with 8586 against 2635 in multi-core and 1212 against 371 in single-core, both at 69.3 and 69.4 percent deltas respectively. Cinebench R15 repeats the trend with 2060 versus 632 in multi-core and 290 versus 89 in single-core.

The PassMark suite confirms the dominance. Integer math sees the Core 9 273PTE post 82411 against 27669, a 66.4 percent advantage. Floating point math shows 60673 versus 17781, a 70.7 percent gap. Extended instructions widen the margin to 75 percent, with scores of 15952 and 3981. The most lopsided result is find prime numbers, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 142 and the N350 scores 20, an 85.9 percent deficit. Physics simulation also heavily favors the Core 9 273PTE at 1917 versus 446, a 76.7 percent gap.

Data compression and encryption highlight the throughput difference. The Core 9 273PTE compresses at 258704 against 80444, a 68.9 percent lead, and encrypts at 14253 against 5693, a 60.1 percent lead. Random string sorting shows 28973 versus 10102, a 65.1 percent gap. The multithread PassMark score lands at 24054 for the Core 9 273PTE versus 7382 for the N350, matching the 69.3 percent delta seen in Cinebench.

The narrowest margin is in single-thread performance. PassMark single thread scores 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE and 1974 for the N350, a 42.5 percent gap. While still a decisive win, this smaller delta indicates that the N350's single-core efficiency is comparatively less disadvantaged than its multi-core throughput. The overall average benchmark score reflects this: 31143 for the Core 9 273PTE against 9903 for the N350. The Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the N350 sits at the 66th.

Nearest rival data places the Core 9 273PTE in a different performance class entirely. It benchmarks within 0.2 percent of the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.2 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, and it is 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700TE. The N350, by contrast, trades blows with older and lower-tier parts: it is 2 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-3770 and 2.3 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-1035G1, while trailing the AMD EPYC 7F52 by 2.5 percent and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 by 3.2 percent.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families with distinct design goals. The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, listed as part of the Core 3 generation built on Alder Lake-N. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 9 generation, also on a 10 nm Intel process. Both share the same process node and foundry, but the similarities end there.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, giving it both more physical cores and simultaneous multithreading. This explains much of the multi-core benchmark gap. The N350's base clock is listed at 0.10 GHz with a boost of 3.90 GHz. The Core 9 273PTE runs a 1.40 GHz base and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The higher boost clock contributes directly to the single-thread advantage seen in the PassMark and Cinebench single-core results.

Cache layouts differ in structure and size. The N350 provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PTE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 allocation and the much larger L3 pool give the Core 9 273PTE a substantial caching advantage for workloads that reuse data. The N350's total L2 is 2 MB shared across all cores, while the Core 9 273PTE gets 2 MB per core.

Memory support also separates the two. The N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel memory bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s. The N350 does not support ECC memory; the Core 9 273PTE does. PCIe capability differs as well: the N350 provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes, while the Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the N350 using UHD Graphics 770 and the Core 9 273PTE using UHD Graphics 730.

The power envelope is a major architectural differentiator. The N350 has a TDP of 7 watts, while the Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. That 38 watt difference is the cost of the Core 9 273PTE's much higher performance. The N350 is built for efficiency and low-power mobile operation, while the Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part that can sustain higher clocks and feed more cores.

Sockets and market positioning reinforce this split. The N350 uses Intel BGA 1264 and is classified as a Mobile segment part. The Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as Desktop. The N350 was released on January 6, 2025, while the Core 9 273PTE carries a release date of March 8, 2026. Both parts are active in production. The Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549. The N350 has no listed launch MSRP.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an intended feature on either. The part numbers are SRPNS for the N350 and SA4QJ for the Core 9 273PTE.

The Verdict

The data points to two entirely different usage classes. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear performance winner in every recorded benchmark. It delivers roughly triple the multi-core performance of the N350 in Cinebench R23, with a 20445 score against 6274. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, and Intel Core i7-13700TE, all within 0.4 percent of its average score. This places it firmly in the upper mid-range desktop performance tier.

The Intel Core 3 N350 occupies a much lower performance band. Its nearest rivals are older or lower-power parts like the Intel Core i7-3770 and Intel Core i5-1035G1, and it trails server-class Xeon and EPYC parts by small single-digit margins. Its 66th percentile ranking against all CPUs is respectable for a low-power mobile chip, but it is not in the same league as the Core 9 273PTE's 82nd percentile.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, memory bandwidth, or cache capacity, the Core 9 273PTE is the only choice from this comparison. The dual-channel memory bus at 89.6 GB/s, 36 MB of L3, and 24 threads give it a structural advantage that no benchmark in the recorded data fails to reflect. The N350's single-channel 38.4 GB/s bus and 8 threads cap its performance regardless of software optimization.

The N350 does have one practical advantage outside raw performance: a 7 watt TDP versus 45 watts. For fanless or battery-powered designs, that efficiency is meaningful. But on raw benchmark scores, the Core 9 273PTE wins every comparison, and the margins are not subtle.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How big is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the N350 scores 6274. That is a 69.3 percent deficit for the N350.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 N350 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The N350 has a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz. The N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, while the N350 has an average of 9903.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins every benchmark category in the recorded data. There is no test where the Intel Core 3 N350 takes a single win. The strengths of the Core 9 273PTE are most pronounced in compute-heavy tasks. Prime number finding shows an 85.9 percent lead, physics simulation shows a 76.7 percent lead, and extended instructions show a 75 percent lead. These are workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and clock speed, all of which favor the Core 9 273PTE.

Memory-sensitive workloads also favor the Core 9 273PTE. Data compression scores 258704 versus 80444, a 68.9 percent gap. The combination of 36 MB of shared L3, dual-channel memory, and higher bandwidth enables this result. The N350's 6 MB L3 and single-channel bus cannot keep pace.

The Core 9 273PTE's smallest advantage is in single-threaded performance, where it leads by 42.5 percent in PassMark single thread. Even here, the N350 does not come close. The N350's single-core score of 1974 is lower than the Core 9 273PTE's 3433, and the Cinebench single-core results show the same relative gap.

The Intel Core 3 N350's practical wins are not in the benchmark scores but in the efficiency metrics. Its 7 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the Core 9 273PTE's 45 watts. It supports LPDDR5 memory, which the Core 9 273PTE does not. It is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1264, suitable for compact, low-power systems where the Core 9 273PTE's Socket 1700 desktop platform would not apply. Its integrated UHD Graphics 770 is a higher-tier iGPU designation than the UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE, though the recorded data does not include graphics benchmarks to quantify this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category. Core count: 8 for the N350, 12 for the Core 9 273PTE. Thread count: 8 versus 24. Base clock: 0.10 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: 3.90 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP: 7 watts versus 45 watts. Socket: Intel BGA 1264 versus Intel Socket 1700. Codename: Twin Lake versus Bartlett Lake. Generation: Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) versus Core 9 (Bartlett Lake). Process node is the same at 10 nm from Intel.

Cache configurations differ. The N350 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support: the N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5; the Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 only. Memory bus: single-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: 38.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory: not supported on the N350, supported on the Core 9 273PTE. PCIe: Gen 3 with 9 lanes on the N350, Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core 9 273PTE. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 on the N350, UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release date: January 6, 2025 versus March 8, 2026. Launch MSRP: none listed for the N350, $549 for the Core 9 273PTE. Both have locked multipliers and are active in production.