Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PE across all four shared benchmark tests. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 against the Intel Processor N150’s 2,590.5, a difference of 1,107.8%. This is not a close contest; the Core 9 273PE delivers roughly twelve times the multi-threaded rendering throughput in that specific workload.

Cinebench R15 multi-core tells a similar story, with the Core 9 273PE posting 3,153 versus 422.5 for the N150, a 646.3% advantage. Single-core results are less extreme but still decisively favor the larger chip. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 9 273PE scores 4,417 compared to the N150’s 935, a 372.4% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 445 versus 153.15, a 190.6% gap. Every head-to-head test in the database records a win for the Core 9 273PE, with the N150 failing to claim a single benchmark victory.

The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. The Core 9 273PE sits at 49,845, while the N150 averages just 1,025. That places the Core 9 273PE in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tracked, whereas the N150 lands in the 28th percentile. The delta between these percentiles indicates that the Core 9 273PE competes with high-end desktop and mobile processors, while the N150 operates in the entry-level segment. In the database’s nearest-rival comparisons, the Core 9 273PE is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% higher average score) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% higher), while trailing the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 1.2%. The N150, by contrast, sits within 0.2% of the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, the Intel Core i3-4340, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, and the Intel Core i7-5650U. These rival groupings confirm that the two processors serve entirely different performance tiers.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PE is the superior processor in every measured category. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 31,288 is more than an order of magnitude higher than the N150’s 2,590.5. Its single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4,417 is nearly five times the N150’s 935. For any workload that relies on CPU computation, the Core 9 273PE delivers results that the N150 cannot approach. The N150 does not win any of the four head-to-head tests, and its average benchmark score of 1,025 places it in the lowest quarter of all processors in the database. A user selecting the N150 would accept a processor that is slower in every recorded benchmark.

However, the verdict is not solely about performance. The Core 9 273PE carries a launch MSRP of $549, while the N150 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Core 9 273PE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 TDP, while the N150 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1264 with a 6 TDP. These are fundamentally different market segments. The Core 9 273PE is designed for systems where power delivery and cooling are not constrained, while the N150 targets low-power mobile devices. The benchmark data shows that the Core 9 273PE is the clear performance winner, but the N150’s power envelope is drastically lower. The database records a TDP of 6 for the N150 versus 65 for the Core 9 273PE, a factor of roughly eleven. For applications where power consumption is the primary constraint, the N150 has a purpose, but that purpose is not reflected in any of the recorded benchmark scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PE wins in every scenario that involves CPU throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,288 indicates strong capability in rendering, video encoding, compilation, and other parallel workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,417 shows that even lightly threaded tasks, such as general desktop responsiveness or legacy application execution, are handled with a large margin over the N150. The Core 9 273PE also holds a 90th percentile rank among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. For a desktop workstation or high-performance PC, the Core 9 273PE is the only choice between these two.

The N150 does not win any benchmark, so its advantages must be inferred from non-performance data. It has a TDP of 6, which is far lower than the Core 9 273PE’s 65. It uses a BGA 1264 socket, which is typical for embedded or compact mobile designs. It supports LPDDR5 memory in addition to DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the Core 9 273PE supports only DDR4 and DDR5. The N150’s memory bus is single-channel with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Core 9 273PE uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s. These differences mean the N150 is suited for fanless or low-power laptops, thin clients, or industrial systems where the Core 9 273PE would be impractical. The N150 also has a boost clock of 3.60 GHz and a base clock of 0.10 GHz, indicating aggressive power management, whereas the Core 9 273PE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The N150’s lower clocks and cores (4 versus 12) directly explain its lower benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31,288, while the Intel Processor N150 scores 2,590.5. The Core 9 273PE leads by 1,107.8%.

Q: How large is the single-core gap in Cinebench R15?

A: The Core 9 273PE scores 445, and the N150 scores 153.15. The Core 9 273PE is 190.6% ahead.

Q: Does the Intel Processor N150 win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The database records wins for the Core 9 273PE in all four shared tests: Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core, and Cinebench R23 single-core. The N150 has zero wins.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845, and the N150 has an average of 1,025. The Core 9 273PE’s average score is roughly 48.6 times higher.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Core 9 273PE is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the N150 is in the 28th percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel memory bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PE and Intel Processor N150 differ fundamentally in core configuration, cache hierarchy, and platform design. The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. This means the Core 9 273PE supports simultaneous multithreading, doubling its logical thread count, whereas the N150 runs one thread per core. The Core 9 273PE’s base clock is 2.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, while the N150’s base clock is 0.10 GHz with a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The low base clock on the N150 indicates a design focused on idle power savings rather than sustained performance.

Cache sizes also diverge sharply. The Core 9 273PE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PE’s L3 cache is six times larger than the N150’s, which supports its much higher multi-threaded performance. The N150’s L2 cache is shared across all four cores, whereas the Core 9 273PE allocates L2 per core, reducing contention in parallel workloads.

The process node is listed as 10 nm for both parts, and both are fabricated by Intel. The Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is part of the Core 9 generation, while the N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture and is part of the Intel Processor generation (Alder Lake-N). The Core 9 273PE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the N150 is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1264. The Core 9 273PE has a TDP of 65, and the N150 has a TDP of 6.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 in a single-channel configuration with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported by the Core 9 273PE but not by the N150. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core 9 273PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the N150 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Both processors integrate UHD Graphics 730, but the surrounding platform capabilities are vastly different.

The Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549, while the N150 has no recorded launch MSRP. The Core 9 273PE’s release date is recorded as 2026-03-08, and the N150’s release date is 2024-11-19. Both are listed as active production parts. The Core 9 273PE does not have an unlocked multiplier, and neither does the N150. The part numbers are SA4QD for the Core 9 273PE and SRPNR for the N150.

In the database’s nearest-rival comparisons, the Core 9 273PE is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% higher average score), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% higher), the Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% lower). The N150 is essentially tied with the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i3-4340 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i7-5650U (0.2% lower). These rival profiles place the Core 9 273PE in the upper tier of desktop-class processors and the N150 in the legacy or entry-level mobile tier. The architectural gap between the two is not just a matter of clock speed or core count; it reflects entirely different design goals, with the Core 9 273PE optimized for maximum throughput and the N150 optimized for minimal power draw.