Intel Core 7 250H vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 7 250H and the Intel Core 9 273PE is overwhelmingly one-sided. Across the 17 recorded test results, the Core 9 273PE claims 15 wins, while the Core 7 250H secures only 2. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PE is 49845, compared to 35728 for the Core 7 250H. This places the Core 9 273PE in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 250H sits in the 85th percentile.

The largest margin of victory for the Core 9 273PE appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 4417 against 1931 for the Core 7 250H, a delta of 56.3%. The Core 9 273PE also dominates multi-core rendering in Cinebench R23 with a score of 31288 versus 16561, a 47.1% advantage. These are substantial gaps that indicate a major performance tier difference between the two processors.

In Cinebench R20, the Core 9 273PE scores 13140 in multi-core and 1855 in single-core, while the Core 7 250H scores 9697 and 1368 respectively. The deltas are 26.2% and 26.3% in favor of the Core 9 273PE. Cinebench R15 results show a narrower multi-core gap of only 0.2%, with scores of 3153 and 3147, but the single-core gap is much wider at 33%, with scores of 445 and 298.

PassMark tests reinforce the Core 9 273PE's dominance. In floating point math, it scores 107884 against 65094, a 39.7% lead. Integer math shows a 28.9% advantage with scores of 139410 and 99100. The physics test delivers a 41.5% gap, 3120 versus 1824. Find prime numbers shows a 47.8% difference, 203 versus 106. Extended instructions favor the Core 9 273PE by 29.7%, with scores of 24630 and 17318.

The Core 9 273PE also leads in data-oriented tasks. Data compression scores 405885 versus 303269, a 25.3% advantage. Data encryption shows 22719 versus 18206, a 19.9% gap. Random string sorting comes in at 45098 versus 34136, a 24.3% difference. Multithread performance favors the Core 9 273PE by 26.6%, with scores of 36810 and 27030.

The Core 7 250H wins both PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 4148 against 3650, a 13.6% advantage. This is the only area where the Core 7 250H demonstrates superiority, and it is a meaningful one for lightly threaded workloads. However, this single win does little to offset the broader pattern of losses.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49845, while the Intel Core 7 250H has an average of 35728. The Core 9 273PE also ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 85th percentile for the Core 7 250H.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31288 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 7 250H scores 16561. This represents a 47.1% advantage for the Core 9 273PE.

Q: Does the Core 7 250H win any benchmark tests?

A: The Core 7 250H wins the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4148 against 3650 for the Core 9 273PE, a 13.6% advantage. It wins no other recorded tests.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The closest result is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PE scores 3153 and the Core 7 250H scores 3147, a margin of only 0.2%.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values for these processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502, and the Intel Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins across nearly every workload category represented in the database. Rendering, math processing, data encryption, compression, sorting, and multithreaded workloads all favor the Core 9 273PE by substantial margins. The largest wins come in Cinebench R23 single-core (56.3%), Cinebench R23 multi-core (47.1%), and find prime numbers (47.8%). These results indicate that the Core 9 273PE is the stronger choice for compute-heavy applications, including 3D rendering, scientific calculations, and data processing.

The Intel Core 7 250H wins the PassMark single-thread test with a 13.6% advantage. This suggests it holds an edge in workloads that depend on single-threaded execution without heavy multi-core scaling. The Core 7 250H also has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz compared to 2.30 GHz for the Core 9 273PE, which may contribute to its single-thread performance advantage. However, the Core 9 273PE has a higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 5.40 GHz for the Core 7 250H.

For users prioritizing tasks like legacy single-threaded applications or lightly threaded productivity software, the Core 7 250H's single-thread win is relevant. For essentially everything else, including modern multi-threaded applications, the Core 9 273PE delivers decisively higher performance. The data shows only one narrow category where the Core 7 250H prevails, while the Core 9 273PE leads by double-digit percentages in 14 of its 15 wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 9 273PE delivers higher multi-threaded performance, which indicates architectural efficiency differences beyond raw core counts.

Base clock speeds differ slightly: the Core 7 250H runs at 2.50 GHz, while the Core 9 273PE runs at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks differ in the opposite direction: the Core 7 250H boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with the Core 7 250H rated at 45 watts and the Core 9 273PE rated at 65 watts.

The sockets are different. The Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744, while the Core 9 273PE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core 7 250H is classified as a mobile processor, while the Core 9 273PE is classified as a desktop processor. The market segment difference aligns with the socket and TDP differences.

L3 cache capacity differs, with the Core 9 273PE offering 36 MB shared versus 24 MB shared for the Core 7 250H. L1 and L2 cache configurations are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively. Memory bus width is dual-channel for both, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core 9 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 7 250H has no recorded memory bandwidth value.

PCIe configuration differs: the Core 7 250H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 9 273PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory support also differs, as the Core 9 273PE supports ECC while the Core 7 250H does not. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 7 250H using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and the Core 9 273PE using UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 250H is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the Core 7 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Intel Core 9 273PE uses Bartlett Lake architecture with the codename Bartlett Lake, and belongs to the Core 9 generation (Bartlett Lake). Both processors are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node.

The architectural differences extend to thread organization. The Core 7 250H uses 14 cores to produce 20 threads, while the Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores to produce 24 threads. This indicates a different core-to-thread ratio, with the Core 9 273PE extracting more threads per core. The performance data confirms that this architectural approach yields higher throughput despite fewer physical cores.

Cache hierarchy is another architectural differentiator. Both processors use 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache is larger on the Core 9 273PE at 36 MB versus 24 MB. This additional shared cache likely contributes to the Core 9 273PE's superior performance in data-heavy workloads measured in the PassMark suite.

The Core 9 273PE also adds ECC memory support and a wider PCIe configuration with 16 Gen 5 lanes compared to 8 for the Core 7 250H. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 7 250H carrying Iris Xe Graphics 96EU while the Core 9 273PE carries UHD Graphics 730. These differences reflect the distinct design goals of a mobile-oriented processor versus a desktop-oriented processor.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE outperforms the Intel Core 7 250H in 15 of 17 recorded tests, with substantial margins in most categories. Its average benchmark score of 49845 is roughly 39% higher than the Core 7 250H's 35728. The Core 9 273PE also ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution, at 90th versus 85th.

The Core 7 250H is the better choice only for single-threaded workloads, where it leads by 13.6% in the PassMark single-thread test. Its lower TDP of 45 watts and mobile market segment make it suitable for portable systems, while the Core 9 273PE's 65 watt TDP and desktop segment target stationary systems. The Core 7 250H uses the BGA 1744 socket, while the Core 9 273PE uses Socket 1700, so platform compatibility is a deciding factor.

The Core 9 273PE is the superior processor for multi-threaded rendering, math-intensive applications, data compression, encryption, and virtually all compute-heavy tasks. Its larger L3 cache, higher boost clock, and greater thread count deliver measurable advantages across the benchmark suite. The Core 7 250H retains a niche for single-thread performance and lower power consumption, but the recorded data shows the Core 9 273PE as the dominant performer in nearly every measurable category.