Intel Core 7 251E vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains recorded benchmark results for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison incomplete, but the available data for the Core 9 273PTE can still be interpreted against the specifications of the Core 7 251E.

The Core 9 273PTE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,445 and a single-core score of 2,886. In PassMark tests, it records 82,411 in integer math, 60,673 in floating-point math, and 15,952 in extended instructions. Its PassMark multithread score is 24,054, with a single-thread score of 3,433. Data compression reaches 258,704, while data encryption sits at 14,253. Physics processing scores 1,917, and random string sorting hits 28,973. Prime number finding records 142.

The Core 7 251E, by contrast, has no benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 50, while the Core 9 273PTE ranks at the 82nd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PTE is 31,143, which places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-13700TE, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12650HX. This indicates the Core 9 273PTE performs essentially on par with those four rivals, neither leading nor trailing by a meaningful margin.

Without recorded scores for the Core 7 251E, the head-to-head comparison relies on architectural differences rather than measured performance. The Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core 7 251E boosts to 5.60 GHz, slightly above the 5.50 GHz of the Core 9 273PTE. The Core 7 251E also has a higher base clock of 2.10 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. The Core 9 273PTE compensates with a lower thermal design power of 45 watts, compared to 65 watts for the Core 7 251E.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Bartlett Lake codename and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. Both use the Intel Socket 1700. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and the L2 cache is 2 MB per core on both. The shared L3 cache is also the same at 36 MB. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 on both, with dual-channel buses and identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by both. PCIe connectivity matches at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core counts differ substantially. The Core 7 251E packs 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. This core advantage suggests the Core 7 251E may handle heavily threaded workloads with more parallel capacity, though no benchmark confirms this in the database. The Core 9 273PTE compensates with a lower TDP of 45 watts, which indicates a more power-efficient design for thermally constrained systems.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 251E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 9 273PTE ships with UHD Graphics 730. Both are integrated solutions, but the 770 model is a higher-tier variant. The die size is recorded for the Core 7 251E at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 9 273PTE. Transistor counts are not available for either processor.

The release dates differ. The Core 7 251E launched on 2025-01-12, while the Core 9 273PTE followed on 2026-03-08. Both are marked as Active in production status. The Core 7 251E has the part number SRQDUQ657, and the Core 9 273PTE has the part number SA4QJ. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 251E has a launch MSRP of $384, and the Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear division of roles. The Core 9 273PTE is the only one of the two with benchmark scores, and those scores place it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 31,143 essentially matches the Intel Core i7-12700F, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Intel Core i7-13700TE, and Intel Core i7-12650HX, all within a 0.5% band. This makes the Core 9 273PTE a solid performer in the measured tests, with the data showing it sits near the middle of a cluster of comparable desktop and mobile processors.

The Core 7 251E, lacking benchmark data, cannot be assigned a measured performance tier. Its specifications, however, indicate a different design philosophy. With 24 cores and 32 threads, it offers more parallel resources than the Core 9 273PTE. Its higher base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz suggest strong single-thread capability as well. The trade-off is a higher TDP of 65 watts, which may require more substantial cooling in a desktop chassis.

For users prioritizing measured performance in the recorded tests, the Core 9 273PTE is the only option with data to support a choice. Its 82nd percentile ranking and near-identical scores to four established rivals indicate it can handle demanding workloads without standing out or falling behind. For users prioritizing raw core count and higher clock speeds, the Core 7 251E offers more theoretical capacity, but the database provides no scores to validate that potential.

The Core 9 273PTE also carries a later release date and a higher launch MSRP. The Core 7 251E is earlier and lower-priced. Neither processor is unlocked, so overclocking is not a differentiating factor. Both support the same memory types, bandwidth, and PCIe configuration, so platform-level differences are minimal.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fields. Core count: the Core 7 251E has 24 cores, the Core 9 273PTE has 12. Thread count: 32 versus 24. Base clock: 2.10 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: 5.60 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. Thermal design power: 65 watts versus 45 watts. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. Die size: 257 mm² for the Core 7 251E, not listed for the Core 9 273PTE. Release date: 2025-01-12 versus 2026-03-08. Launch MSRP: $384 versus $549. Part number: SRQDUQ657 versus SA4QJ.

The two processors share the following: Intel Socket 1700, Bartlett Lake codename, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 36 MB shared L3, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, Desktop market segment, Active production status, and locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: What are the benchmark scores for the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

A: It scores 20,445 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,886 in single-core. In PassMark, it records 24,054 multithread and 3,433 single-thread.

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

A: It is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-13700TE, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12650HX.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel buses and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a lower thermal design power?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in the measured performance category. It is the only processor of the two with benchmark scores in the database, and those scores place it at the 82nd percentile. Its performance cluster, with all nearest rivals within 0.5%, means it delivers consistent results across the tested workloads. It also wins on power efficiency, with a 45-watt TDP that is lower than the 65-watt TDP of the Core 7 251E.

The Intel Core 7 251E wins on raw specifications. It has double the core count at 24 versus 12, and 32 threads versus 24. Its base clock is 50% higher at 2.10 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, and its boost clock is slightly higher at 5.60 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. It also has a larger integrated graphics tier, UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. Its die size is recorded at 257 mm², which provides a concrete physical dimension that the Core 9 273PTE lacks in the data.

The Core 7 251E also wins on release timing and launch MSRP. It launched earlier on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $384, while the Core 9 273PTE launched later on 2026-03-08 with a launch MSRP of $549. Neither processor has benchmark data for the Core 7 251E, so its wins are purely architectural.

For workloads requiring maximum parallel threads, the Core 7 251E is the better choice based on its 32 threads and 24 cores. For workloads where measured performance and lower power draw are priorities, the Core 9 273PTE has the data to support it. The two processors serve different segments of the desktop market, with the Core 7 251E aimed at core-heavy multitasking and the Core 9 273PTE aimed at efficient, benchmark-validated performance.