Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 9 273PE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T shows a dominant performance profile for the Core 9 273PE, which takes 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The largest win comes in PassMark integer math, where the Core 9 273PE scores 139,410 against 59,543, a 134.1% advantage. This result reflects the substantial throughput difference in basic arithmetic operations between the two desktop processors.

Cinebench results are remarkably consistent across all three versions of the test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PE records 31,288 points versus 21,971 for the Core Ultra 5 225T, a 42.4% gap. The R23 single-core test shows the same 42.4% delta, with scores of 4,417 and 3,101 respectively. Cinebench R20 follows the identical pattern: 13,140 against 9,227 in multi-core, and 1,855 against 1,302 in single-core, both at 42.4% and 42.5% deltas. The R15 tests repeat this, with the Core 9 273PE leading 3,153 to 2,214 in multi-core and 445 to 312 in single-core, deltas of 42.4% and 42.6%.

The Core 9 273PE also shows strong results in memory-sensitive and compression workloads. PassMark data compression scores 405,885 versus 233,998, a 73.5% lead. Random string sorting goes to the Core 9 273PE at 45,098 versus 28,774, a 56.7% margin. Floating point math favors the Core 9 273PE at 107,884 versus 82,751, a 30.4% advantage. PassMark physics shows a 52% delta, with 3,120 against 2,053.

The Core Ultra 5 225T does claim two distinct wins. PassMark single-thread performance goes to the Core Ultra 5 225T at 4,348 versus 3,650, a 16.1% reverse margin, and this result appears twice in the recorded data with identical scores. The other win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 284 against 203, a 28.5% advantage.

The average benchmark score places the Core 9 273PE at 49,845, ranking in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30,468, which places it in the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PE include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 49,796, a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49,394, a 0.9% delta. The Core Ultra 5 225T sits close to the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30,422, a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30,390, a 0.3% delta.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE averages 49,845, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30,468. The Core 9 273PE also ranks higher in the database, sitting in the 90th percentile of all CPUs compared to the Core Ultra 5 225T's 82nd percentile.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Core Ultra 5 225T beats the Core 9 273PE?

A: Yes. The Core Ultra 5 225T wins PassMark single-thread performance with 4,348 points against 3,650, a 16.1% advantage, and PassMark find prime numbers with 284 against 203, a 28.5% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: PassMark integer math shows the biggest difference. The Core 9 273PE scores 139,410 against 59,543 for the Core Ultra 5 225T, a 134.1% lead.

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

A: The Core 9 273PE scores 31,288, which is 42.4% higher than the Core Ultra 5 225T's 21,971. The same 42.4% delta appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 9 273PE scores 4,417 versus 3,101.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth rating?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is rated at 102.4 GB/s, while the Intel Core 9 273PE is rated at 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What do the nearest rival comparisons show for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PE is closest to the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, with a delta of only 0.1% in average score, and it trails the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 1.1%. The Core Ultra 5 225T is closest to the Intel Core i9-11980HK at a 0.2% delta and sits 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is built on Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation.

The manufacturing process separates them clearly. The Core 9 273PE is fabricated on a 10 nm node at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 225T also reports a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², while the database lists no transistor count or die size for the Core 9 273PE.

Core and thread configurations differ substantially. The Core 9 273PE provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T provides 10 cores and 10 threads. This means the Core 9 273PE supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Core Ultra 5 225T does not. The clock speeds reflect the design difference: the Core 9 273PE runs at 2.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost, while the Core Ultra 5 225T runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Core 9 273PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core caches on the Core Ultra 5 225T do not compensate for the smaller shared L3 pool in multi-core workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Core Ultra 5 225T has a higher rated memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by the Core 9 273PE but not by the Core Ultra 5 225T.

The integrated graphics solutions differ. The Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core 9 273PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The socket is different for each processor. The Core 9 273PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. This means the two are not physically interchangeable in a given motherboard.

The core and thread counts differ, as noted: 12 cores and 24 threads for the Core 9 273PE, 10 cores and 10 threads for the Core Ultra 5 225T. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz for the Core 9 273PE and 2.50 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225T. Boost clocks are 5.70 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively.

Both processors are rated at 65 W TDP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking through the multiplier is not available on either part. The production status for both is listed as Active.

The Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549. The Core Ultra 5 225T has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Release dates differ by over a year. The Core Ultra 5 225T was released on 2024-12-31, while the Core 9 273PE was released on 2026-03-08.

The Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only. ECC memory is available on the Core 9 273PE but not on the Core Ultra 5 225T. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core Ultra 5 225T at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe lane counts differ, with the Core Ultra 5 225T offering 20 Gen 5 lanes against 16 on the Core 9 273PE. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PE and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU on the Core Ultra 5 225T. The part number for the Core 9 273PE is SA4QD, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has an unknown part number.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear choice for multi-threaded desktop workloads. Its 24 threads, compared to 10 on the Core Ultra 5 225T, drive consistent 42.4% leads across every Cinebench version, from R15 through R23, in both single and multi-core tests. The PassMark multithread score confirms this, with the Core 9 273PE at 36,810 versus 25,358, a 45.2% margin.

Integer-heavy workloads show the most dramatic separation. The 134.1% lead in PassMark integer math, with 139,410 points versus 59,543, indicates that the Core 9 273PE handles arithmetic processing at a fundamentally higher rate. Data compression and sorting workloads also favor the Core 9 273PE heavily, with deltas of 73.5% and 56.7% respectively.

Encryption and extended instruction workloads go to the Core 9 273PE with more moderate margins. PassMark data encryption shows 22,719 against 18,289, a 24.2% lead. Extended instructions score 24,630 versus 20,083, a 22.6% advantage. Floating point math also goes to the Core 9 273PE at 107,884 versus 82,751, a 30.4% lead.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a narrower set of wins, but they are meaningful in specific scenarios. The 16.1% lead in PassMark single-thread performance, 4,348 versus 3,650, indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225T delivers superior performance in lightly threaded applications where a single core carries the load. The 28.5% win in find prime numbers, 284 versus 203, points to strength in prime-number generation tasks that may benefit from its architectural characteristics.

The Core Ultra 5 225T also brings advantages outside raw compute. Its smaller 3 nm process node from TSMC, compared to the 10 nm node of the Core 9 273PE, suggests a more modern fabrication approach. The higher memory bandwidth rating of 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s gives it a theoretical edge in memory-intensive operations. The additional PCIe lanes, 20 versus 16, provide more expansion connectivity for devices such as storage controllers or accelerators.

The Core 9 273PE counters with a larger 36 MB shared L3 cache versus 20 MB, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 support, and ECC memory capability. Its 12 cores and 24 threads make it the stronger option for rendering, compilation, and other parallel workloads. The Core Ultra 5 225T, with 10 cores and 10 threads, suits scenarios where single-thread performance and platform efficiency take priority.

The database percentile rankings put the difference in context. The Core 9 273PE sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 225T sits in the 82nd. The nearest rival for the Core 9 273PE is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, just 0.1% away in average score, followed by the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 0.9% ahead. The Core Ultra 5 225T competes in a lower performance tier, with the Intel Core i9-11980HK 0.2% away and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS 0.3% behind.