CPU Comparison
Intel Core 9 273PTE
Core i5-13500
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i5-13500
The Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core 9 273PTE present a fascinating split decision, with the data showing a clear champion for different workloads. The i5-13500 wins 12 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, dominating throughput-oriented tasks and legacy single-core tests, while the Core 9 273PTE takes the other 5, including the most modern Cinebench versions and raw prime-number computation. The deciding factor is not raw core count but how each chip’s architecture, Raptor Lake vs. Bartlett Lake, translates into real-world performance across different benchmark generations.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has a higher overall average benchmark score?
A: The Intel Core i5-13500 has an average benchmark score of 31,510, slightly ahead of the Intel Core 9 273PTE’s 31,143. Both sit at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, and their nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (31,508) and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495) for the i5-13500, while the Core 9 273PTE competes with the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,081) and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31,074).
Q: How do their core and thread counts differ?
A: The Intel Core i5-13500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, whereas the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, the Core 9 273PTE offers four more threads, indicating a different core configuration with more simultaneous multithreading capability.
Q: What are the clock speed differences?
A: The i5-13500 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 9 273PTE has a significantly lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This suggests the Core 9 273PTE is designed for burst performance rather than sustained low-load efficiency.
Q: Which chip is more power-efficient on paper?
A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, lower than the i5-13500’s 65 watts. This is notable given the Core 9 273PTE’s higher boost clock, indicating a different power delivery strategy in the Bartlett Lake architecture.
Q: Do both processors support the same memory and PCIe features?
A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). They also both support ECC memory. The Core 9 273PTE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-13500 does not have a specified bandwidth figure in the data.
Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core tests?
A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins both, scoring 20,445 in multi-core (28.7% ahead of the i5-13500’s 14,573) and 2,886 in single-core (38.3% ahead of the i5-13500’s 1,780). These are the largest performance margins in the entire head-to-head comparison.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core i5-13500 is the clear winner for data-heavy and integer workloads. It takes 12 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including decisive victories in data compression (391,249 vs 258,704, a 51.2% lead), data encryption (22,333 vs 14,253, a 56.7% lead), and extended instructions (23,956 vs 15,952, a 50.2% lead). It also dominates floating-point math (80,198 vs 60,673, a 32.2% lead) and integer math (108,320 vs 82,411, a 31.4% lead). The i5-13500 excels in legacy Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, where it leads by 16.7% and 28% respectively.
The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins where raw single-thread burst performance and newer rendering engines matter. Its victories in Cinebench R23 multi-core (20,445) and single-core (2,886) are substantial, with deltas of 28.7% and 38.3% over the i5-13500. It also wins in Cinebench R15 single-core (290 vs 256, an 11.7% lead), find prime numbers (142 vs 102, a 28.2% lead), and physics (1,917 vs 1,645, a 14.2% lead). These wins point toward workloads that benefit from the Core 9 273PTE’s higher boost clock.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different architectural lineages, despite both being built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Intel Core i5-13500 uses the Raptor Lake architecture (codename Raptor Lake-S), while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture. The i5-13500 has a die size of 215 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 9 273PTE.
Cache configurations differ significantly. Both have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache differs: the i5-13500 has 1.25 MB per core, while the Core 9 273PTE has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also favors the Core 9 273PTE, which has 36 MB shared, compared to the i5-13500’s 24 MB shared. This larger cache hierarchy on the Core 9 273PTE likely contributes to its strong Cinebench R23 and single-core performance.
The integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-13500 features UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 9 273PTE has UHD Graphics 730. Both are marked as Active production status and use the same Intel Socket 1700, though their release dates are far apart, January 2023 for the i5-13500 and March 2026 for the Core 9 273PTE.
Specification Differences
The core and thread counts differ as noted: 14 cores/20 threads for the i5-13500 vs. 12 cores/24 threads for the Core 9 273PTE. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz vs. 1.40 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.80 GHz vs. 5.50 GHz. TDP is 65W vs. 45W.
The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i5-13500 vs. 2 MB per core on the Core 9 273PTE. L3 cache is 24 MB shared vs. 36 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is only listed for the Core 9 273PTE at 89.6 GB/s. Integrated graphics are UHD 770 vs. UHD 730. The launch MSRP is $242 for the i5-13500 and $549 for the Core 9 273PTE. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The most striking result is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 20,445 against the i5-13500’s 14,573, a 28.7% advantage. This is the single largest multi-core delta in the entire comparison and flips the narrative from earlier Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i5-13500 wins with 10,990 vs. 8,586, a 28% lead. The R15 multi-core test also favors the i5-13500 (2,405 vs. 2,060, a 16.7% lead). This generational split suggests the Core 9 273PTE’s architecture is better optimized for newer rendering workloads.
Single-core results are similarly split. The Core 9 273PTE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2,886 vs. 1,780, a 38.3% margin. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core (290 vs. 256, an 11.7% lead). However, in the Passmark single-thread test, the i5-13500 wins with 3,865 vs. 3,433, a 12.6% lead. This inconsistency indicates that the Core 9 273PTE’s high boost clock helps in some but not all single-threaded workloads.
The i5-13500 dominates Passmark-specific tests. It wins data compression by 51.2%, data encryption by 56.7%, extended instructions by 50.2%, floating-point math by 32.2%, integer math by 31.4%, multithread by 30.1%, and random string sorting by 47.6%. The Core 9 273PTE wins find prime numbers by 28.2% and physics by 14.2%. Overall, the i5-13500 has more wins with larger average margins in its victories, while the Core 9 273PTE’s wins in Cinebench R23 are more impactful for modern content creation.
The Verdict
The data supports a clear recommendation based on workload type. For users running legacy multi-threaded applications, data compression, encryption, or extensive math operations, the Intel Core i5-13500 is the superior choice. Its 51.2% lead in data compression and 56.7% lead in data encryption are decisive, and its 30.1% advantage in Passmark multithread confirms broad throughput superiority. The i5-13500 also wins the Passmark single-thread test, making it more consistent across both single and multi-threaded Passmark scenarios.
For users running modern rendering engines like Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the better pick. Its 28.7% lead in R23 multi-core and 38.3% lead in R23 single-core are substantial, indicating that newer software is better optimized for its Bartlett Lake architecture. The Core 9 273PTE also wins in prime number calculation and physics, suggesting strength in specific computational patterns. However, its losses in every Passmark category except those two mean it is less versatile for general-purpose computing.
The i5-13500 offers 14 cores and 20 threads with a 65W TDP, while the Core 9 273PTE offers 12 cores and 24 threads with a 45W TDP. The Core 9 273PTE’s larger L3 cache (36 MB vs. 24 MB) and higher boost clock (5.50 GHz vs. 4.80 GHz) explain its R23 dominance, but the i5-13500’s higher base clock (2.50 GHz vs. 1.40 GHz) helps in sustained workloads. With 12 wins against 5, the i5-13500 is the overall benchmark victor, but the Core 9 273PTE is the targeted specialist for latest-generation rendering tasks.