Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL occupy different tiers of the desktop processor market, and the recorded benchmark data reflects a clear performance gap between them. The Core 9 273PTE holds a substantial advantage across every measured workload, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL lacks any benchmark entries in the database, making direct numerical comparison impossible for that chip. Instead, the analysis relies on the Core 9 273PTE’s measured scores and its position relative to other processors in the database.

The Core 9 273PTE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445, a figure that places it well above the 50th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its single-core result in the same test reaches 2886, indicating strong per-thread performance that benefits from a 5.50 GHz boost clock. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score drops to 8586, while the single-core score lands at 1212. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 2060 and a single-core score of 290. These results show a processor that scales effectively across rendering workloads, with multi-threaded gains that far exceed single-thread improvements.

PassMark results reinforce the same pattern. The Core 9 273PTE scores 24054 in multi-thread testing and 3433 in single-thread testing. Integer math performance reaches 82411, while floating-point math hits 60673. Data compression scores 258704, and data encryption reaches 14253. Extended instructions produce a score of 15952, and finding prime numbers yields 142. Random string sorting scores 28973, and physics calculations reach 1917. These numbers indicate a processor that handles both compute-heavy and memory-latency-sensitive tasks with consistent strength.

The database places the Core 9 273PTE at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31143. Its nearest rivals confirm the competitive context. The Intel Core i7-12700F averages 31081, just 0.2% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS averages 31074, also 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-13700TE sits at 31028, a 0.4% deficit, and the Intel Core i7-12650HX reaches 31290, which is 0.5% higher than the Core 9 273PTE. This tight cluster of scores means the Core 9 273PTE trades blows with these established processors, staying within half a percent of each rival in either direction.

The Core Ultra 5 135HL, by contrast, has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 and average benchmark score of 0 indicate that no measured performance data exists for this chip. The head-to-head benchmark section in the database is empty, and the win count for both processors is zero. This absence of data means the Core Ultra 5 135HL cannot be evaluated numerically against the Core 9 273PTE or any other processor. Any comparison must instead rely on the architectural and specification differences listed in the database, along with the Core 9 273PTE’s measured results.

The Core 9 273PTE’s multi-core advantage is particularly pronounced in rendering tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 20445 is roughly 7 times its single-core score of 2886, showing strong scaling across its 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core Ultra 5 135HL offers 14 cores and 18 threads, which suggests a different core configuration. The Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores with 24 threads, meaning each core supports two threads. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has 14 cores but only 18 threads, implying a mix of performance and efficiency cores where not all cores support hyper-threading. This structural difference could influence multi-threaded performance, but without benchmark data for the Core Ultra 5 135HL, the practical impact remains unmeasured.

In single-thread workloads, the Core 9 273PTE’s boost clock of 5.50 GHz gives it a clear frequency advantage over the Core Ultra 5 135HL’s 4.60 GHz boost. The base clocks also differ, with the Core 9 273PTE running at 1.40 GHz and the Core Ultra 5 135HL at 1.70 GHz. The higher boost frequency on the Core 9 273PTE likely drives its single-core scores, though the database does not provide direct comparison data for the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

Memory performance shows a closer alignment. Both processors support dual-channel memory with a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL supports DDR5, with capacity depending on the motherboard. The Core 9 273PTE also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core 9 273PTE for users seeking measured performance. Its 82nd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 31143 place it among capable desktop processors, with nearest rivals within 0.5% in either direction. The Core Ultra 5 135HL, with no recorded benchmarks and a 50th percentile placeholder, offers no numerical evidence of performance. From the database perspective, the Core 9 273PTE is the only chip with verified results, and those results show strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capability.

For workloads like video rendering, scientific computing, or data compression, the Core 9 273PTE’s Cinebench and PassMark scores indicate robust throughput. The 20445 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 24054 PassMark multi-thread score suggest it can handle parallel tasks efficiently. The 3433 PassMark single-thread score and 2886 Cinebench R23 single-core score show that lightly threaded applications also perform well.

The Core Ultra 5 135HL, despite having more physical cores at 14 versus 12, offers fewer threads at 18 versus 24. Its lower boost clock of 4.60 GHz compared to 5.50 GHz further suggests a performance deficit in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios, though the database does not quantify this gap. The Core Ultra 5 135HL does have a newer process node at 7 nm versus 10 nm, which could imply better power efficiency, but the database does not provide power consumption measurements beyond the 45 W TDP shared by both processors.

Users who prioritize ECC memory support should select the Core 9 273PTE, as the Core Ultra 5 135HL does not support ECC. Users who need PCIe Gen 5 connectivity should also choose the Core 9 273PTE, which offers 16 Gen 5 lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL provides only 8 Gen 4 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 9 273PTE using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core Ultra 5 135HL using Arc Xe-LPG 128EU. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible.

The Core Ultra 5 135HL does have a higher L1 cache per core at 112 KB versus 80 KB, and the same L2 cache at 2 MB per core. However, the Core 9 273PTE has double the L3 cache at 36 MB shared versus 18 MB shared. This larger L3 cache on the Core 9 273PTE likely benefits workloads with large working sets, though again, no direct benchmark data confirms this for the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700TE, and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-12650HX.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the thread counts for the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL has 14 cores and 18 threads.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PTE and Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL differ across several key specifications. The Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses 14 cores and 18 threads. Base clocks differ, with the Core 9 273PTE running at 1.40 GHz and the Core Ultra 5 135HL at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks show a larger gap: the Core 9 273PTE reaches 5.50 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL tops out at 4.60 GHz. Both processors share a 45 W TDP.

The socket types differ. The Core 9 273PTE fits Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses Intel Socket 1851. Memory support also differs: the Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the Core Ultra 5 135HL supports DDR5 with capacity depending on the motherboard. ECC memory is supported on the Core 9 273PTE but not on the Core Ultra 5 135HL.

PCIe connectivity varies significantly. The Core 9 273PTE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 135HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, and the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses Arc Xe-LPG 128EU.

The release dates differ, with the Core 9 273PTE launching on 2026-03-08 and the Core Ultra 5 135HL on 2024-04-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PTE is $549, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers also differ: SA4QJ for the Core 9 273PTE and SRN33 for the Core Ultra 5 135HL. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are marked as active production parts for the desktop market segment.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the codename Meteor Lake-PS and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 generation. The manufacturing process nodes differ: the Core 9 273PTE is built on a 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses a 7 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences. The Core 9 273PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL has 112 KB per core. L2 cache is identical at 2 MB per core. L3 cache differs substantially, with the Core 9 273PTE offering 36 MB shared versus 18 MB shared on the Core Ultra 5 135HL. Neither processor includes 3D V-Cache.

The core count difference reflects a divergent design approach. The Core 9 273PTE’s 12 cores and 24 threads indicate a symmetric core layout with hyper-threading on all cores. The Core Ultra 5 135HL’s 14 cores and 18 threads suggest a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores, where only some cores support hyper-threading. This architectural choice affects thread scheduling and power management, though the database does not include power efficiency measurements beyond the shared 45 W TDP.

Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s for both processors, and both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 9 273PTE’s support for DDR4 alongside DDR5 provides broader compatibility with existing motherboards, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL’s DDR5-only support requires newer platforms. The Core Ultra 5 135HL’s PCIe Gen 4 interface with 8 lanes limits expansion compared to the Core 9 273PTE’s Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes, which affects bandwidth for GPUs and NVMe storage.

The integrated graphics differ in architecture as well. The Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730, a more conventional Intel graphics solution. The Core Ultra 5 135HL includes Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, which represents a newer graphics architecture with more execution units. The database does not provide graphics benchmark scores for either chip, so relative graphics performance remains unquantified.

The production status for both processors is listed as Active, and both are classified as desktop market segments. The Core 9 273PTE’s later release date in 2026 suggests a newer product introduction, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL arrived in 2024. The absence of benchmark data for the Core Ultra 5 135HL means its architectural advantages, such as the smaller process node and newer graphics core, cannot be validated against the Core 9 273PTE’s measured results. The recorded data confirms the Core 9 273PTE as the higher-performing part in the database, with a percentile rank of 82 versus 50 for the Core Ultra 5 135HL.