Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Core i9-13900F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive outcome: the Intel Core i9-13900F wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 9 273PE claiming a single victory. The margin of overall performance is substantial, and the pattern is consistent across rendering, encryption, compression, and general compute workloads.

In Cinebench testing, the i9-13900F demonstrates a uniform 30.8% advantage across every iteration and thread count. The R23 multicore result shows the i9-13900F scoring 40,928 against the 273PE's 31,288, a gap that translates directly to faster rendering and video encoding times. The single-core R23 result follows the same trajectory: 5,778 versus 4,417, again a 30.8% lead. This consistency across single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads indicates that the i9-13900F's advantage is not limited to core count scaling but extends to per-core performance as well. The R20 results reinforce this, with the i9-13900F posting 17,189 multicore and 2,426 single-core, while the 273PE manages 13,140 and 1,855 respectively.

The PassMark suite reveals even wider disparities in specific workloads. Data encryption shows the largest gap at 68.2%, with the i9-13900F scoring 38,214 against 22,719. This suggests a meaningful advantage for encrypted storage, secure communications, and other cryptography-heavy tasks. Data compression follows closely at 56.5%: 635,147 versus 405,885. Random string sorting expands on this theme at 56.2% (70,441 versus 45,098, indicating faster database sorting and log processing operations. Extended instructions show a 48.3% lead (36,525 versus 24,630, relevant for AVX-512 or similar instruction set workloads).

Integer math performance shows a 34.9% advantage for the i9-13900F: 188,022 versus 139,410. Floating-point math is closer but still favors the i9-13900F at 21.4% (131,070 versus 107,884). The PassMark multithread score of 49,693 versus 36,810 represents a 35% lead, and the single-thread score of 4,406 versus 3,650 represents a 20.7% advantage.

The single 273PE victory comes in PassMark physics, where it scores 3,120 against the i9-13900F's 2,766, an 11.3% advantage. This result suggests the 273PE handles physics simulation workloads more efficiently per thread, which may translate to certain simulation and finite element analysis tasks. The prime number finding test is effectively a tie: 204 versus 203, a 0.5% margin that offers no practical advantage to either processor.

Looking at aggregate benchmark averages, the i9-13900F records an average score of 51,730, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The 273PE averages 49,845, placing it in the 90th percentile. The i9-13900F sits just 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and 0.7% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, while running 0.8% above the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T. The 273PE runs 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF, while sitting 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-13980HX and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900F wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 9 273PE winning only the PassMark physics test. The i9-13900F's victory margins range from 0.5% in prime number finding to 68.2% in data encryption.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench rendering tests?

A: The i9-13900F leads by exactly 30.8% in every Cinebench test: R15 multicore (4,125 versus 3,153), R15 single-core (582 versus 445), R20 multicore (17,189 versus 13,140), R20 single-core (2,426 versus 1,855), R23 multicore (40,928 versus 31,288), and R23 single-core (5,778 versus 4,417).

Q: Does the Core 9 273PE beat the i9-13900F in any recorded workload?

A: Yes, only in PassMark physics simulation, where the 273PE scores 3,120 against the i9-13900F's 2,766, representing an 11.3% advantage. In every other recorded test, the i9-13900F is ahead.

Q: How close are the two processors in single-threaded performance?

A: The single-threaded tests show a 20.7% lead for the i9-13900F (4,406 versus 5,778 in Cinebench R23 single-core). The PassMark physics result aside, single-threaded performance consistently favors the i9-13900F.

Q: What are the processor release dates and MSRP in the database?

A: The i9-13900F has a launch MSRP of $524 and was released on January 2023-01-03, with part number SRMB7. The Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549 and was released on March 8, 2026, with part number SA4QD.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform, the same 10 nm Intel process node, the same Intel foundry, and the same manufacturer, and the same L1 cache configuration of 80 KB per core and L2 cache of 2 MB per core. Both have 36 MB of shared L3 cache, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel memory buses, and ECC memory support. Both are desktop segment parts with active production status.

The i9-13900F belongs to Core 13th Gen and uses Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-S and generation designation "Core i9 (Raptor Lake)". The Core 9 273PE uses Bartlett Lake architecture with codename Bartlett Lake and generation designation "Core 9 (Bartlett Lake)". The i9-13900F has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PE does not list a die size in the database. The Core 9 273PE is a 12-core processor, while the i9-13900F is a 24-core processor, and the i9-13900F has 32 threads against the Core 9 273PE's 24 threads.

Both CPUs support PCI Express Gen 20 lanes (CPU only) and Gen 5 16 Lanes (CPU only) configurations respectively, but the i9-13900F lists no integrated graphics while the Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core 9 273PE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, but the i9-13900F does not list a memory bandwidth figure. Both are multiplier-unlocked false processors. The i9-13900F has 20 lanes of PCIe lanes in the i9-13900F's case and the Core 9 273PE has 16 lanes of PCIe lanes in the Core 9 273PE, with both supporting Gen 5.

The i9-13900F is a Raptor Lake-S design of the 13th Gen, and the Core 9 273PE is a Bartlett Lake design of the Core 9 generation. The i9-13900F has 24 cores, 32 threads, base clock of 2000.00 MHz, boost clock of 5.60 GHz, TDP of 65 W, and the Core 9 273PE has 12 cores, 24 threads, base clock of 2.30 GHz, boost clock of 5.70 GHz, TDP of 65 W.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications: the i9-13900F has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The base clock of the i9-13900F is 2000.00 MHz compared to the Core 9 273PE's 2.30 GHz, and the boost clock of the i9-13900F is 5.60 GHz compared to the Core 9 273PE's 5.70 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 W.

The i9-13900F has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PE has no die size recorded. The i9-13900F supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only) while the Core 9 273PE supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The i9-13900F has no integrated graphics, while the Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The i9-13900F has a memory bandwidth of not listed in the database, while the Core 9 273PE lists 89.6 GB/s.

The i9-13900F has a launch MSRP of $524 and part number SRMB7, while the Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549 and part number SA4QD. The i9-13900F was released on January 3, 2023, while the Core 9 273PE was released on March 8, 2026. The i9-13900F belongs to the Core i9 generation (Raptor Lake) and the Core 13th Gen series, while the Core 9 273PE belongs to the Core 9 generation (Bartlett Lake) with no series listed.

Both share the same L1 cache at 80 KB (per core), L2 cache 2 MB (per core), L3 cache 36 MB (shared) cache configuration, DDR4, DDR5 memory support, DDR5 memory support with dual-channel, ECC memory true ECC memory support, dual-channel memory bus, PCIe Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) vs Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) PCIe support.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i9-13900F as the stronger overall processor in the majority of recorded workloads. With 16 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons and an average benchmark score of 51,730 versus 49,845, the i9-13900F is ahead by roughly 3.8% on average, and in many specific workloads, the margin is far larger. The i9-13900F is the better choice for users who prioritize multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, integer math, floating-point math, and general multithreaded computing. Its 30.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore, 68.2% lead in data encryption, and 56.5% lead in data compression make it the clear winner for content creation, archival, database, and security-focused workloads.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the better choice for users whose workloads are dominated by physics simulation, as indicated by its 11.3% advantage in PassMark physics. It also has a higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 5.60 GHz, and its integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a display output option that the i9-13900F lacks. It also has a higher base clock of 2.30 GHz versus 2000.00 MHz.

The i9-13900F sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 9 273PE sits in the 90th percentile. The i9-13900F's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 0.4% lower average score, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX at 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T at 0.8% higher. The Core 9 273PE's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 0.1% lower, the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 0.9% lower, and the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 1.1% higher.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-13900F wins in these categories based on the recorded data:

• Rendering and content creation: 30.8% ahead in all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests.
• Data compression: 56.5% ahead in PassMark data compression.
• Data encryption: 68.2% ahead in PassMark data encryption.
• Extended instructions: 48.3% ahead in PassMark extended instructions.
• Integer math: 34.9% ahead in PassMark integer math.
• Floating-point math: 21.4% ahead in PassMark floating-point math.
• Multithreaded performance: 35% ahead in PassMark multithread.
• Random string sorting: 56.2% ahead in PassMark random string sorting.
• Single-threaded performance: 20.7% ahead in PassMark single-thread.
• Prime number finding: 0.5% ahead in PassMark find prime numbers.

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in:

• Physics simulation: 11.3% ahead in PassMark physics.

The Intel Core 9 273PE also offers a higher boost clock (5.70 GHz versus 5.60 GHz), a higher base clock (2.30 GHz versus 2000.00 MHz), and an integrated UHD Graphics 730. It also holds a 1.1% advantage over the Intel Core i9-13980HX and 1.2% over the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 in average score, whereas the i9-13900F is 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and 0.7% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX.

For workloads that can use 24 cores and 32 threads, the i9-13900F is the clear winner. For workloads that rely on physics simulation or need integrated graphics, the Core 9 273PE has the advantage. Users who prioritize single-threaded performance should note the i9-13900F's 20.7% lead in PassMark single-thread despite the 273PE's higher boost clock. Users who prioritize power efficiency, both have the same 65 W TDP.