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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, which secures 14 wins across the recorded tests against 3 wins for the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V. The magnitude of several victories, however, reveals a more nuanced picture than the raw win count suggests.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Core 9 273PTE demonstrates overwhelming dominance. The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the Core 9 273PTE scoring 20,445 against 9,932 for the Ultra 5 228V, a 105.8% advantage. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the 8,586 score of the Core 9 273PTE surpasses the 6,491 of the Ultra 5 228V by 32.3%. The Cinebench R15 multicore result shows a 37.1% lead, with scores of 2,060 versus 1,502.5.

Integer math performance follows a similar trajectory. The PassMark integer math test records 82,411 for the Core 9 273PTE versus 39,679 for the Ultra 5 228V, a 107.7% difference that mirrors the R23 multicore gap. Data compression also favors the desktop part strongly, with 258,704 against 173,924, representing a 48.7% advantage. Random string sorting shows a 36.3% lead for the Core 9 273PTE, scoring 28,973 versus 21,254.

Single-threaded performance tells a different story, especially in the PassMark suite. The Ultra 5 228V posts 3,836 in PassMark single-thread, beating the 3,433 of the Core 9 273PTE by 10.5%. The prime number finding test also favors the Ultra 5 228V, with 168 versus 142, a 15.5% edge. These are the only three tests the mobile chip wins, but they signal a meaningful efficiency in specific scalar workloads.

The Cinebench single-core tests, however, favor the Core 9 273PTE. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 9 273PTE scores 2,886 against 1,758, a 64.2% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 32.3% gap, with 1,212 versus 916. Cinebench R15 single-core records 290 versus 267, an 8.6% advantage. The discrepancy between Cinebench single-core and PassMark single-thread results suggests different workload characteristics, with the Cinebench tests responding more to the higher boost clock of the Core 9 273PTE.

Other workloads show moderate but consistent wins for the desktop chip. Floating-point math scores 60,673 versus 53,310, a 13.8% lead. Data encryption shows 14,253 against 13,032, a 9.4% edge. Extended instructions record 15,952 versus 14,801, a 7.8% difference. Physics tests result in 1,917 versus 1,538, a 24.6% lead. The PassMark multithread score of 24,054 versus 18,227 gives the Core 9 273PTE a 32% advantage.

The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PTE is 31,143, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The Ultra 5 228V averages 21,440, at the 75th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PTE include the Intel Core i7-12700F with an average score of 31,081 and a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31,074 with a 0.2% delta. For the Ultra 5 228V, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 sits at 21,484 with a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core i9-11900H records 21,367 with a 0.3% delta.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and market targets. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It contains 12 cores and 24 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, part of Core Ultra Series 2, and is manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm process node. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no multithreading.

Cache hierarchies diverge substantially. The Core 9 273PTE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 228V offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 8 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 allocation on the desktop part likely contributes to its strong multi-threaded performance in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression.

Clock speeds also differ markedly. The Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Ultra 5 228V starts at 2.10 GHz base but boosts to only 4.50 GHz. The higher boost ceiling of the Core 9 273PTE explains its Cinebench single-core wins, while the higher base clock of the Ultra 5 228V may help in sustained scalar workloads like prime number finding.

Power envelopes reflect the intended usage. The Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45, while the Ultra 5 228V draws only 17. This 28-point gap indicates the mobile chip prioritizes energy efficiency, while the desktop part can sustain higher performance under load. The socket types confirm this split: the Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833, a soldered mobile package.

Memory support also differs. The Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 228V has dual-channel memory but its memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard, with no bandwidth figure recorded and no ECC support. PCIe lanes show a significant difference: the Core 9 273PTE provides 16 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 5 228V provides only 4 Gen 5 lanes.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two as well. The Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 5 228V features Arc 130V. The production status for both is Active, though the release dates differ by over a year: the Core 9 273PTE launched on 2026-03-08, while the Ultra 5 228V arrived on 2024-09-23.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins all multi-threaded tests. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 20,445 versus 9,932, a 105.8% advantage. PassMark multithread shows a 32% lead, with 24,054 against 18,227.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 3 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. It leads in PassMark single-thread with 3,836 versus 3,433, a 10.5% edge, and in PassMark find prime numbers with 168 versus 142, a 15.5% advantage.

Q: How do the Cinebench single-core results compare?

A: The Core 9 273PTE wins all three Cinebench single-core tests. The R23 test shows 2,886 versus 1,758, a 64.2% lead. R20 records 1,212 versus 916, a 32.3% gap. R15 shows 290 versus 267, an 8.6% edge.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Core 9 273PTE supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Ultra 5 228V does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Ultra 5 228V reaches 4.50 GHz. The base clocks are 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE and 2.10 GHz for the Ultra 5 228V.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare between the two?

A: The Core 9 273PTE averages 31,143 across all benchmarks, placing at the 82nd percentile. The Ultra 5 228V averages 21,440, at the 75th percentile. The Core 9 273PTE sits 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-12700F in its rival group, while the Ultra 5 228V sits 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 2600.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PTE | Intel Core Ultra 5 228V |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.40 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 17 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 2 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 36 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | Depends on motherboard |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | 16 Gen 5 | 4 Gen 5 |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc 130V |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-09-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $549 | Not recorded |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE dominates in every multi-threaded and compute-intensive category. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 105.8% lead, integer math shows a 107.7% lead, and data compression shows a 48.7% lead. These results indicate the desktop chip excels in rendering, compilation, scientific computing, and any workload that can utilize its 24 threads. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache likely contributes to its strong data compression and random string sorting performance, where cache capacity directly impacts throughput.

The Core 9 273PTE also wins all Cinebench single-core tests, with the R23 gap of 64.2% being particularly pronounced. This suggests the 5.50 GHz boost clock provides a substantial advantage in lightly threaded rendering tasks. Floating-point math, physics, encryption, and extended instructions all favor the desktop part by margins ranging from 7.8% to 24.6%.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V wins in PassMark single-thread by 10.5% and in prime number finding by 15.5%. These wins point to efficient scalar execution at lower power. The 3 nm process node and higher base clock of 2.10 GHz may explain why this chip handles simple integer loops and single-threaded PassMark workloads more effectively. The 192 KB L1 cache per core, which is larger than the 80 KB on the Core 9 273PTE, could also benefit these latency-sensitive tasks.

The TDP difference of 28 points is critical for deployment scenarios. The Ultra 5 228V at 17 TDP suits thin-and-light mobile devices where thermal and battery constraints dominate. The Core 9 273PTE at 45 TDP requires active cooling and a desktop platform, but the benchmark data shows the power budget translates directly into performance across nearly every recorded test.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split: the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the performance choice for desktop workloads that demand parallel throughput and high single-thread rendering scores. Its 105.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 107.7% lead in PassMark integer math establish it as the superior processor for compute-heavy tasks. The 82nd percentile ranking and average score of 31,143 place it in the upper tier of all measured CPUs.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, with its 75th percentile ranking and average score of 21,440, is not competitive in multi-threaded workloads. However, its wins in PassMark single-thread and prime number finding, combined with a 17 TDP, indicate it serves a different purpose. The mobile segment, BGA 2833 socket, and 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes confirm this is a platform for portable devices where the 45 TDP and 16 PCIe lanes of the desktop part are not applicable.

For users building or upgrading a desktop system on Socket 1700 with DDR4 or DDR5 memory and ECC support, the Core 9 273PTE delivers consistently higher scores in 14 of 17 recorded tests. For mobile systems requiring the Lunar Lake platform with Arc 130V integrated graphics and TSMC's 3 nm process, the Ultra 5 228V offers specific single-thread efficiencies but cannot match the Core 9 273PTE in aggregate performance. The choice depends entirely on the target platform and workload profile, as the benchmark data shows no overlap in their respective strengths.