Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every single recorded benchmark comparison, and the margins are substantial. In multi-threaded workloads, the Core 9 273PQE is 69.8% ahead of the Core 5 210H in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 39190 against 11830. The data shows a similar pattern in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PQE delivers 16459 versus 6504, a 60.5% advantage. Even in the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the Core 9 273PQE posts 3950 against 1757, a 55.5% lead.

Single-core performance also strongly favors the Core 9 273PQE. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 5532 compared to 1771 for the Core 5 210H, a 68% gap. Cinebench R20 single-core shows the Core 9 273PQE at 2323 versus 918, a 60.5% difference, and Cinebench R15 single-core has the Core 9 273PQE at 557 versus 247, a 55.7% margin. The PassMark single-thread test narrows the gap considerably: the Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 against 3539, which is still a 22.6% lead, but the smallest relative difference in the entire comparison.

PassMark workloads confirm the same hierarchy. Data compression shows the Core 9 273PQE scoring 585752 versus 217805, a 62.8% advantage. Data encryption favors the Core 9 273PQE by 58.9%, with scores of 29636 and 12187. Extended instructions show a 65.5% gap, with 38743 against 13370. The prime number test is the largest relative blowout: the Core 9 273PQE scores 198 versus 53, a 73.2% lead. Floating point math delivers 125546 for the Core 9 273PQE versus 45057, a 64.1% gap, while integer math shows 164629 versus 61503, a 62.6% difference. Multi-thread PassMark scores are 46107 and 18252, a 60.4% gap, and physics scores are 2754 versus 1040, a 62.2% lead. Random string sorting completes the sweep with 53167 versus 23451, a 55.9% advantage.

The Core 5 210H has zero benchmark wins across the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PQE is 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 210H averages 24872, which sits in the 77th percentile. The Core 9 273PQE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus with an average score of 66159 (0.1% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65914 (0.3% behind). The Core 5 210H sits near the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24822 (0.2% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 5 210H is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed as part of the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core 9 273PQE therefore provides 50% more physical cores and exactly double the thread count, which explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark dominance.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache is the major difference: the Core 5 210H has 12 MB shared, while the Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB shared. That is three times the L3 capacity for the Core 9 273PQE.

Clock speeds favor the Core 9 273PQE on both base and boost. The Core 5 210H runs at a 2.20 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Core 9 273PQE starts at 3.40 GHz and reaches 5.90 GHz on boost. The base clock advantage is 1.20 GHz, and the boost advantage is 1.10 GHz.

Thermal and power characteristics are very different. The Core 5 210H has a 45 W TDP, while the Core 9 273PQE has a 125 W TDP. The Core 9 273PQE also uses a different socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1744 for the Core 5 210H. The Core 5 210H is a mobile part while the Core 9 273PQE is a desktop part, which aligns with the socket and TDP differences.

Memory support is similar in type, as both accept DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 9 273PQE adds a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 5 210H has no listed bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the Core 9 273PQE but absent on the Core 5 210H.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Core 5 210H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 9 273PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, while the Core 9 273PQE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release timing is separated by over a year. The Core 5 210H was released on 2024-12-17, while the Core 9 273PQE is dated 2026-03-08. Both are currently marked as Active in production status. The Core 5 210H launch MSRP is $342, and the Core 9 273PQE launch MSRP is $589. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PQE wins every workload category in the recorded data, but the size of the advantage varies by workload type. The largest gap appears in the prime number search test, where the Core 9 273PQE leads by 73.2%. This workload is highly sensitive to core count, thread count, and clock speed, all of which favor the Core 9 273PQE. The smallest gap is in single-threaded PassMark performance at 22.6%, which indicates that the Core 5 210H's Raptor Lake cores are comparatively closer in per-thread efficiency, though still behind.

Multi-threaded rendering workloads show consistent leads between 55.5% and 69.8% across the three Cinebench versions. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows the largest Cinebench gap at 69.8%, reflecting the Core 9 273PQE's extra cores, extra threads, and higher sustained clock capability. Data compression shows a 62.8% lead, encryption shows 58.9%, and extended instruction workloads show 65.5%. Floating point math and integer math both hover near 63% to 64% leads.

The Core 5 210H has no workload category where it records a win. Its relative strengths, based on the recorded deltas, are in single-threaded PassMark performance where the deficit is only 22.6%, and in random string sorting where the deficit is 55.9%, still a decisive loss but the second-smallest gap. The data suggests the Core 5 210H is closer in lightly threaded integer work, but it cannot overcome the Core 9 273PQE's hardware advantages in any measured test.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, the Core 9 273PQE still leads by a meaningful margin in Cinebench single-core tests, with gaps of 55.7% to 68% depending on the test version. The PassMark single-thread test is the only measurement where the Core 5 210H comes within a quarter of the Core 9 273PQE's score.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. It wins all 17 head-to-head tests, holds a 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, and delivers an average benchmark score of 66099 compared to 24872 for the Core 5 210H. The Core 9 273PQE is 69.8% ahead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 68% ahead in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 73.2% ahead in prime number computation. These are not marginal wins; they are systematic advantages across rendering, encryption, compression, math, and single-thread workloads.

The Core 5 210H remains a functional mobile processor with a 77th percentile standing and an average score of 24872, placing it near the Intel Core i7-13620H and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX. Its 45 W TDP and mobile socket make it suitable for portable systems, and its 22.6% single-thread PassMark deficit is the closest any workload comes to a competitive result. However, the data offers no scenario in which the Core 5 210H outperforms the Core 9 273PQE.

The Core 9 273PQE's 125 W TDP, desktop socket, 12 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB of L3 cache, 5.90 GHz boost clock, and ECC memory support position it as a high-end desktop part. The Core 5 210H's 45 W TDP, 8 cores, 12 threads, 12 MB of L3 cache, and 4.80 GHz boost clock position it as a mid-range mobile part. The architectural gap between a mobile Raptor Lake Refresh chip and a desktop Bartlett Lake chip is reflected in every recorded score.

For workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Core 9 273PQE is the only choice supported by the data. For workloads that are lightly threaded, the Core 9 273PQE still wins, with the margin ranging from 22.6% to 68% depending on the benchmark. The Core 5 210H has no recorded advantage that would justify selecting it on performance grounds alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 versus 11830 for the Intel Core 5 210H, a 69.8% advantage.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The Core 9 273PQE leads in all single-thread tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 5532 versus 1771, a 68% gap. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4573 versus 3539, a 22.6% gap.

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

A: The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads. The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory. The Core 5 210H does not list ECC memory support.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity difference?

A: The Core 5 210H has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are these processors in the same market segment?

A: No. The Core 5 210H is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP and Intel BGA 1744 socket. The Core 9 273PQE is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 210H | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 125 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | $589 |

| Part Number | SRQ6RQ5MN | SA4Q9 |