Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the Intel Core 9 273PQE and the Intel Processor N150 across every shared benchmark. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 3950 against 422.5 for the N150, a delta of 834.9% in favor of the desktop part. Single-core performance in the same test shows a narrower but still substantial gap: 557 versus 153.15, a 263.7% advantage.

Cinebench R23 results amplify the disparity. The Core 9 273PQE delivers 39190 in multi-core, while the N150 manages only 2590.5, translating to a 1412.8% lead. In single-core R23, the Core 9 273PQE scores 5532 compared to 935 for the N150, a 491.7% difference. The Core 9 273PQE wins all four head-to-head benchmarks; the N150 records zero wins.

The average benchmark score places the Core 9 273PQE at 66099, which ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The N150 averages 1025, sitting in the 28th percentile. These percentile positions contextualize the raw scores: the Core 9 273PQE operates near the top of the database, while the N150 falls within the lower third.

Nearest rival comparisons reinforce the Core 9 273PQE's standing. Its average score of 66099 sits 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (66159), 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (65914), 1.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (66855), and 1.2% below the AMD EPYC 4465P (66925). These delta values indicate the Core 9 273PQE trades blows with high-end desktop and workstation parts.

For the N150, the nearest rivals are far less demanding. Its average of 1025 is 0.1% above the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (1024), 0.1% below the Intel Core i3-4340 (1026), 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (1024), and 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-5650U (1027). The N150's performance class aligns with older or low-power parts, not modern desktop silicon.

The multi-core deltas are the most striking. A 1412.8% difference in R23 multi-core means the Core 9 273PQE completes the workload in a fraction of the time the N150 requires. Even the smallest measured gap, the 263.7% R15 single-core lead, leaves the N150 at less than a third of the Core 9 273PQE's throughput in that test.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation of roles. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a desktop processor with 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.90 GHz boost clock, and a 125 W TDP. Its benchmark scores place it in the 93rd percentile, with an average score of 66099. The N150 is a mobile part with 4 cores, 4 threads, a 3.60 GHz boost clock, and a 6 W TDP. Its average score of 1025 places it in the 28th percentile.

For compute-heavy workloads that scale with cores and threads, the Core 9 273PQE is the only viable choice from this pair. The R23 multi-core score of 39190 versus 2590.5 is not a marginal difference; it is a full order of magnitude. Single-core work also favors the Core 9 273PQE decisively, with a 491.7% lead in R23 single-core.

The N150's strengths are not visible in the benchmark data. It has no winning benchmark in this comparison. Its 28th percentile ranking and nearest rivals (Phenom II X6 1075T, Core i3-4340) indicate it belongs to a different performance tier altogether. The N150's 6 W TDP and single-channel memory bus suggest power efficiency and compactness, but the recorded benchmarks do not quantify those attributes.

Users requiring desktop-class throughput, as measured by Cinebench R15 and R23, should select the Core 9 273PQE. Users constrained to mobile platforms, where the N150's BGA 1264 socket applies, have no alternative from this comparison. The data does not support any scenario where the N150 outperforms the Core 9 273PQE in the shared tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all multi-core benchmarks. In Cinebench R15 multi-core it scores 3950 versus 422.5, and in R23 multi-core it scores 39190 versus 2590.5.

Q: What is the single-core performance gap?

A: The Core 9 273PQE leads by 263.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core (557 versus 153.15) and by 491.7% in R23 single-core (5532 versus 935).

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core 9 273PQE averages 66099, ranking in the 93rd percentile. The N150 averages 1025, ranking in the 28th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PQE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (avg 66159, delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (avg 65914, delta 0.3%), Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (avg 66855, delta -1.1%), and AMD EPYC 4465P (avg 66925, delta -1.2%). The N150's nearest rivals include the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (avg 1024, delta 0.1%), Intel Core i3-4340 (avg 1026, delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (avg 1024, delta 0.1%), and Intel Core i7-5650U (avg 1027, delta -0.2%).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, while the N150 does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measurable specification. The Core 9 273PQE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the N150 uses 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clock speeds differ substantially: 3.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PQE versus 0.10 GHz for the N150. Boost clocks also differ, with the Core 9 273PQE reaching 5.90 GHz and the N150 reaching 3.60 GHz.

Thermal design power shows the widest gap. The Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 W, while the N150 has a TDP of 6 W. This reflects their market segments: the Core 9 273PQE is a Desktop part, and the N150 is a Mobile part.

Socket compatibility differs completely. The Core 9 273PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the N150 uses Intel BGA 1264. Memory support also diverges: the Core 9 273PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe generations and lane counts differ. The Core 9 273PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the N150 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, and the N150 includes UHD Graphics 730.

Cache configurations are not directly comparable. The Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3.

Release dates and pricing also differ. The Core 9 273PQE launched on 2026-03-08 with a launch MSRP of $589. The N150 launched on 2024-11-19 with no recorded launch MSRP. The Core 9 273PQE has part number SA4Q9, and the N150 has part number SRPNR. Both have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture with the Twin Lake codename. The Core 9 273PQE generation is listed as "Core 9 (Bartlett Lake)", and the N150 generation is listed as "Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N)". Both are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node.

Core and thread topology differs fundamentally. The Core 9 273PQE presents 12 cores and 24 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The N150 presents 4 cores and 4 threads, with no multithreading capability. The Core 9 273PQE's per-core L2 cache (2 MB per core) contrasts with the N150's shared 2 MB L2. L3 cache totals also diverge: 36 MB shared for the Core 9 273PQE versus 6 MB shared for the N150.

Memory architecture reflects the processors' target platforms. The Core 9 273PQE uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the N150 uses a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 adds LPDDR5 support, which the Core 9 273PQE does not list. ECC memory is present on the Core 9 273PQE but absent on the N150.

PCIe capabilities align with their segments. The Core 9 273PQE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the N150 offers Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Both parts have active production status. The integrated graphics units differ by model number, with the Core 9 273PQE using UHD Graphics 770 and the N150 using UHD Graphics 730.

The 125 W TDP of the Core 9 273PQE versus the 6 W TDP of the N150 indicates different power delivery and cooling requirements. The Core 9 273PQE's boost clock of 5.90 GHz is 2.30 GHz higher than the N150's 3.60 GHz. Base clocks show an even larger spread, with the Core 9 273PQE at 3.40 GHz and the N150 at 0.10 GHz. The N150's extremely low base clock suggests a design optimized for power efficiency rather than sustained throughput, a characteristic not quantified in the benchmark data.