Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear performance leader in this comparison, with benchmark data placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. The Intel Processor 300T sits at the 50th percentile, and its benchmark record is empty, meaning no comparable performance measurements are recorded for it. For workloads requiring multi-threaded throughput, the Core 9 273PE delivers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Processor 300T offers 2 cores and 4 threads. The Core 9 273PE is the appropriate choice for content creation, software compilation, and any parallel processing workload. The Processor 300T targets basic desktop operation, light office tasks, and power-sensitive builds, where its 35 TDP and lower core count are sufficient.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins decisively in every measurable performance category. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31288 reflects a processor capable of sustained heavy workloads. The single-core score of 4417 in the same test indicates strong per-thread performance as well, making it suitable for applications that rely on both high clock speeds and multiple cores. The boost clock of 5.70 GHz, combined with a base clock of 2.30 GHz, allows the processor to scale up under load.

The Intel Processor 300T wins in power efficiency and platform cost considerations. Its TDP of 35 watts, compared to 65 watts for the Core 9 273PE, makes it a better fit for thermally constrained or energy-conscious systems. The 300T also has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, which benefits lightly threaded tasks that do not trigger boost behavior. For a basic office PC, a home server running lightweight services, or a media playback machine, the 300T provides adequate compute without excess capacity.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel lineages. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation. The Intel Processor 300T is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-S architecture. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, so the underlying transistor geometry is identical.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core 9 273PE packs 12 cores and 24 threads, while the 300T has just 2 cores and 4 threads. This 6x difference in core count and thread count explains the massive performance gap in multi-threaded benchmarks. The cache hierarchy also differs: the Core 9 273PE carries 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the 300T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and only 6 MB of L3. The larger L3 pool on the Core 9 273PE benefits workloads with substantial shared data sets.

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory, while the 300T does not. The Core 9 273PE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the 300T has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the 300T relies on the lower-tier UHD Graphics 710. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The die size is recorded only for the 300T at 163 mm². The Core 9 273PE has no listed die size. The release dates are distinct: the 300T launched in January 2024, while the Core 9 273PE is dated March 2026 in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel Processor 300T has no recorded boost clock, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 9 273PE has ECC memory support enabled, while the Intel Processor 300T does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Core 9 273PE provides 12 cores and 24 threads. The Processor 300T provides 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Are the integrated graphics different?

A: Yes. The Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Processor 300T includes UHD Graphics 710.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Processor 300T has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 9 273PE and the Intel Processor 300T. The Processor 300T has an empty benchmark record, meaning no Cinebench or PassMark scores are available for it. The Core 9 273PE, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded measurements.

The Core 9 273PE achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31288 and a single-core score of 4417. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13140 multi-core and 1855 single-core. The older R15 test shows 3153 multi-core and 445 single-core. These results place the processor in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

PassMark results for the Core 9 273PE show strong integer and floating-point performance. The integer math test records 139410, floating-point math records 107884, and the extended instructions test records 24630. Data compression scores 405885, while data encryption scores 22719. Random string sorting achieves 45098, and the find prime numbers test records 203. The multithread score is 36810, physics scores 3120, and single-thread performance is 3650.

The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PE is 49845. Its nearest rivals, according to the database, are the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 with an average score of 49796 (0.1% difference), the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49394 (0.9% difference), the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 50398 (-1.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at 50448 (-1.2% difference). The Core 9 273PE therefore sits within a tight performance cluster of high-end desktop and mobile processors, slightly ahead of the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Core i5-14600KF, and slightly behind the i9-13980HX and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Since the Processor 300T has no recorded benchmarks, no direct numeric comparison can be made between the two. The specification data alone, however, makes the performance gulf clear: 12 cores versus 2 cores, 36 MB versus 6 MB of L3 cache, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock versus no recorded boost clock.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PE | Intel Processor 300T |

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

| Cores | 12 | 2 |

| Threads | 24 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.70 GHz | Not recorded |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-S |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $549 | $82 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SA4QD | SRN3K |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 90 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 49845 | 0 |