Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

The benchmark data presents a clear performance split between the Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225. While the Core 9 273PTE counters with specific wins, the Core Ultra 5 225 dominates the majority of the workload tests, indicating a substantial overall performance advantage. The database records 14 benchmark wins for the Core Ultra 5 225 against 3 wins for the Core 9 273PTE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victory for the Intel Core 9 273PTE comes in the Cinebench R20 tests. In the multicore test, the Core 9 273PTE scores 8586 against the Core Ultra 5 225's 6317, a 35.9% lead. The single-core R20 test shows a similar pattern, with the Core 9 273PTE scoring 1212 versus 891, a 36% advantage. These results indicate that in this specific rendering workload, the Core 9 273PTE's architecture provides a significant edge.

Another win for the Core 9 273PTE is in the PassMark integer math test. Here, it scores 82411, which is 26.1% ahead of the Core Ultra 5 225's 65345. This suggests a particular strength in integer-based calculations.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225, however, secures a commanding lead across nearly every other metric. In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 5 225 scores 25891 in multicore and 3655 in single-core, compared to the Core 9 273PTE's 20445 and 2886, respectively. Both of these are 21% wins for the Core Ultra 5 225. The Cinebench R15 results follow the same trend, with the Core Ultra 5 225 winning both multicore (2609 vs 2060) and single-core (368 vs 290) tests by roughly 21%.

The PassMark suite shows a consistent pattern of dominance for the Core Ultra 5 225. The largest margin is in the find prime numbers test, where the Core Ultra 5 225 scores 358, which is 60.3% higher than the Core 9 273PTE's 142. The extended instructions test also shows a large gap, with the Core Ultra 5 225 leading by 41.3% (27162 vs 15952). Data encryption results are also lopsided, with the Core Ultra 5 225 scoring 22285, a 36% advantage over the Core 9 273PTE's 14253. Floating point math shows a 34.1% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225, with scores of 92038 and 60673. The data compression test is another win, with the Core Ultra 5 225 scoring 302811 compared to 258704, a 14.6% difference. The multithread score for the Core Ultra 5 225 is 30459, which is 21% higher than the Core 9 273PTE's 24054. The physics test shows an 18.1% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225 (2342 vs 1917), and the random string sorting test shows a 20.8% lead (36590 vs 28973). Finally, the single-thread score for the Core Ultra 5 225 is 4412, which is 22.2% ahead of the Core 9 273PTE's 3433.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PTE's wins are concentrated in specific Cinebench R20 workloads. Its performance in the R20 multicore and single-core tests is exceptional, suggesting it is well-suited for tasks that rely on that particular benchmark's rendering engine. Its win in integer math also points to an advantage in general integer computation tasks.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 demonstrates a much broader performance profile. Its wins span across all other Cinebench versions, including R15 and R23, and a wide range of PassMark tests. This includes data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, multithreading, physics, random string sorting, and single-threading. The data suggests the Core Ultra 5 225 delivers superior performance in most general computing tasks, from data handling to complex calculations.

A notable point is the contradictory results in the multithread and single-thread tests. The Core Ultra 5 225 has higher scores in the PassMark multithread and single-thread tests and in Cinebench R15 and R23. However, the Core 9 273PTE wins in Cinebench R20. This discrepancy highlights that benchmark outcomes are workload-specific, and performance in one test does not guarantee the same result in another.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 for users seeking the best overall performance. The Core Ultra 5 225 wins 14 out of 17 head-to-head tests, including the modern Cinebench R23 and the entire PassMark suite. Its wins are substantial, often exceeding 20% and reaching as high as 60.3% in the prime numbers test. The Core Ultra 5 225 also sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Core 9 273PTE's 82nd percentile. Its average benchmark score of 36938 is higher than the Core 9 273PTE's 31143, and it is comparable to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core i9-12900T.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the right choice for users whose primary workload aligns with the Cinebench R20 benchmark. Its 35.9% and 36% leads in those tests are significant. It also offers a edge in integer math, with a 26.1% lead. However, its overall average score is lower, and its performance in most other tests lags behind. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, with which it trades nearly equal scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a higher average benchmark score of 36938, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 31143.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 in the Cinebench R23 multicore test?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 25891 in this test, which is 21% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE's score of 20445.

Q: In which test does the Intel Core 9 273PTE show its largest performance advantage?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE shows its largest advantage in the Cinebench R20 multicore test, where it leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 by 35.9%.

Q: What is the difference in their percentile rankings among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is in the 85th percentile, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE is in the 82nd percentile.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins 14 benchmarks, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 3 benchmarks.

Q: What is the margin of victory for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 358, which is 60.3% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE's score of 142.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and is manufactured by TSMC on a 3 nm process node. The Core Ultra 5 225 also has a listed transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², while these details are not recorded for the Core 9 273PTE.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. The Core 9 273PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225 has a larger per-core cache, with 192 KB of L1 and 3 MB of L2, but a smaller 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

The integrated graphics are different as well. The Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 225 features Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Memory support also differs, with the Core 9 273PTE supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225 supports only DDR5. The Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, which is not supported by the Core Ultra 5 225.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz, compared to the Core 9 273PTE's 1.40 GHz. The boost clock is also higher for the Core Ultra 5 225 at 4.90 GHz, versus 5.50 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE, which actually boosts higher. The thermal design power (TDP) is lower for the Core 9 273PTE at 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 225 has a TDP of 65 watts.

They use different sockets: the Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Intel Socket 1851. The memory bandwidth differs, with the Core Ultra 5 225 offering 102.4 GB/s compared to the Core 9 273PTE's 89.6 GB/s. The PCIe configurations also differ, with the Core Ultra 5 225 offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the Core 9 273PTE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The launch MSRP is $549 for the Core 9 273PTE and $246 for the Core Ultra 5 225. The production status for both is Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.