Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

The Intel Core 9 273PQE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V are two processors from the same manufacturer but are built for entirely different environments. The Core 9 273PQE is a 125-watt desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 228V is a 17-watt mobile chip on Intel BGA 2833. This comparison is not about which is slightly faster, but rather how massive the performance gap is between a high-power desktop flagship and an ultra-portable mobile processor.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a clean sweep. Across all 17 head-to-head tests recorded in the database, the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every single one. There are no tests where the Core Ultra 5 228V takes the lead. This makes the use-case split very straightforward: the Core 9 273PQE is for heavy, sustained workloads that demand maximum throughput, while the Core Ultra 5 228V is for a thin-and-light mobile system where power draw is the primary constraint.

The biggest wins for the Core 9 273PQE are in multi-threaded and math-heavy tasks. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 39190 against 9932, a 294.6% advantage. In PassMark integer math, it scores 164629 against 39679, a 314.9% lead. The smallest wins are in single-threaded tests, but they still favor the Core 9 273PQE by 19.2% in PassMark single thread. The Core Ultra 5 228V does not have a single category where it can claim a victory.

Architecture Differences

The two chips share the Intel brand but differ in nearly every fundamental design choice. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It is a desktop part with 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, and is a mobile part with 8 cores and 8 threads. The Core Ultra 5 228V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family, a product line that does not include the Core 9 273PQE.

Cache configurations are also very different. The Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 228V has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3. While the mobile part has more L1 and L2 per core, the desktop part has far more total L3 capacity.

Clock speeds show the desktop part's advantage. The Core 9 273PQE has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 5.90 GHz boost clock, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has a 2.10 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The desktop part also supports ECC memory, has a 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth figure, and uses Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. The mobile part does not support ECC, has no recorded memory bandwidth, and uses Gen 5 PCIe with only 4 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 9 273PQE using UHD Graphics 770 and the Core Ultra 5 228V using Arc 130V.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear choice for anyone building a desktop workstation. The Core 9 273PQE delivers 294.6% higher Cinebench R23 multicore scores and 314.9% higher PassMark integer math scores. It sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 66099. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, where it trails by 0.3%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, where it trails by 0.1%.

The Core Ultra 5 228V is a different class of product. It sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21440. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, where it trails by 0.2%, and the Intel Core i9-11900H, where it leads by 0.3%. For a laptop user who needs modest performance with a 17-watt power envelope, this chip makes sense. For anyone who needs serious compute performance, the Core 9 273PQE is the only choice in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Core 9 273PQE in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Core 9 273PQE scores 39190, while the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 9932. This is a 294.6% lead for the Core 9 273PQE.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The Core 9 273PQE is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 228V is built on TSMC's 3 nm process.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 228V does not.

Q: Which processor is designed for a laptop?

A: The Core Ultra 5 228V is a mobile part with a 17-watt TDP and uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket. The Core 9 273PQE is a desktop part with a 125-watt TDP on Intel Socket 1700.

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

A: It trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus by 0.1%, beats the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D by 0.3%, trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus by 1.1%, and trails the AMD EPYC 4465P by 1.2%.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the head-to-head results is in PassMark integer math, where the Core 9 273PQE scores 164629 against 39679, a 314.9% advantage. The second-largest is Cinebench R23 multicore at 294.6%, with scores of 39190 and 9932. PassMark data compression shows a 236.8% lead, with 585752 versus 173924. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows a 214.7% lead, with 5532 versus 1758.

Cinebench R20 tests show a 153.6% lead in both multicore and singlecore. The multicore scores are 16459 against 6491, and the singlecore scores are 2323 against 916. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 162.9% lead, with 3950 against 1502.5. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows a 108.6% lead, with 557 against 267.

PassMark extended instructions shows a 161.8% lead, with 38743 against 14801. PassMark multithread shows a 153% lead, with 46107 against 18227. PassMark random string sorting shows a 150.2% lead, with 53167 against 21254. PassMark floating point math shows a 135.5% lead, with 125546 against 53310. PassMark data encryption shows a 127.4% lead, with 29636 against 13032.

The smallest margins are still decisive. PassMark physics shows a 79.1% lead, with 2754 against 1538. PassMark single thread and PassMark singlethread both show a 19.2% lead, with 4573 against 3836. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 17.9% lead, with 198 against 168. Even in the closest test, the Core 9 273PQE remains ahead by nearly a fifth.

Specification Differences

The most obvious difference is TDP. The Core 9 273PQE has a 125-watt TDP, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has a 17-watt TDP. The desktop part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the mobile part has 8 cores and 8 threads.

The Core 9 273PQE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 228V has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

The Core 9 273PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833. The desktop part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, while the mobile part uses a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Cache differs in all three levels. The Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 228V has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

The Core 9 273PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 228V has memory support listed as dependent on the motherboard, also with a dual-channel bus, and no recorded bandwidth figure. The Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory; the Core Ultra 5 228V does not.

PCIe configuration differs. The Core 9 273PQE uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the desktop part and Arc 130V on the mobile part.

The Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589. The Core Ultra 5 228V has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The desktop part is in the Core 9 generation under the Bartlett Lake codename, while the mobile part is in the Ultra 5 generation under the Lunar Lake codename. The release dates differ, with the Core 9 273PQE listed for March 2026 and the Core Ultra 5 228V for September 2024.