Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL Comparison

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two Intel desktop processors. The Intel Core 9 273PTE holds an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL sits at the 50th percentile. The Core 9 273PTE delivers substantial benchmark scores across all recorded tests, whereas the Core Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, making direct numerical comparison impossible for measured performance.

The Core 9 273PTE is the choice for workloads that depend on high single-thread performance, given its 5.50 GHz boost clock and recorded single-core results. The Core Ultra 7 165HL targets systems where the integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics and a 7 nm process node matter more than raw CPU benchmark output. The Core 9 273PTE also carries a launch MSRP of $549, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL carries a launch MSRP of $459. The Core 9 273PTE fits applications needing maximum recorded compute scores, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL fits configurations prioritizing its graphics engine and newer architecture without benchmark data to confirm CPU performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different process nodes. The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process node, built by Intel. The Core Ultra 7 165HL uses the Meteor Lake codename and the Meteor Lake-PS generation, built on a 7 nm process node, also by Intel. The Core Ultra 7 165HL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 family, while the Core 9 273PTE has no series designation in the database.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has more physical cores, but the Core 9 273PTE has more threads due to its 24-thread count versus 22 threads on the Ultra 7. Cache structures also differ. The Core 9 273PTE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 165HL provides 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Socket compatibility separates the two as well. The Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Intel Socket 1851. Memory support differs: the Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL supports DDR5 with capacity depending on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL does not.

PCIe capabilities differ substantially. The Core 9 273PTE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, a more advanced graphics solution. Both processors have locked multipliers and are active in production status. The Core 9 273PTE released in 2026, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL released earlier in 2024.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PTE wins in every measurable CPU benchmark category because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20445 and single-core score of 2886 establish strong positions. Passmark results reinforce this: 24054 in multithread, 3433 in single-thread, 82411 in integer math, and 60673 in floating point math. The data compression score of 258704 and encryption score of 14253 further demonstrate its compute capability.

The Core Ultra 7 165HL wins in architectural features rather than measured scores. Its 7 nm process node is smaller than the 10 nm node of the Core 9 273PTE, which typically indicates improved power characteristics per transistor. Its Arc Xe-LPG 128EU integrated graphics is a more capable graphics engine than the UHD Graphics 730 found in the Core 9 273PTE. The Ultra 7 also has 16 cores versus 12 cores, giving it more physical compute resources, and its 112 KB L1 cache per core exceeds the 80 KB per core on the Core 9. The Core Ultra 7 165HL also uses the newer Socket 1851 platform, which may influence platform-level decisions.

For workloads that rely on recorded CPU throughput, the Core 9 273PTE is the clear choice. For systems where the integrated graphics engine and newer process node take priority, the Core Ultra 7 165HL presents an alternative, though its CPU performance remains unmeasured in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 165HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two processors?

A: The Core 9 273PTE uses a 10 nm process node, and the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses a 7 nm process node. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Q: Do these processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Intel Socket 1851.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not available in the database, as the head-to-head benchmark field contains no entries and the Core Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded individual benchmark scores. The Core 9 273PTE therefore stands as the only processor with measurable data in this comparison.

The Core 9 273PTE records a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2060 and a single-core score of 290. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8586 multicore and 1212 single-core. The Cinebench R23 results show 20445 multicore and 2886 single-core. These results place the Core 9 273PTE in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31143.

The nearest rivals to the Core 9 273PTE provide context for its standing. The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average score of 31081, which is 0.2% below the Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS averages 31074, also 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-13700TE averages 31028, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-12650HX averages 31290, which is 0.5% higher than the Core 9 273PTE. These narrow deltas show the Core 9 273PTE sits in a tightly contested performance band among its nearest competitors.

Passmark results for the Core 9 273PTE cover several specialized workloads. The data compression score is 258704, data encryption is 14253, extended instructions is 15952, and find prime numbers is 142. Floating point math reaches 60673, integer math reaches 82411, multithread reaches 24054, and physics reaches 1917. Random string sorting scores 28973, and single-thread scores 3433. These numbers provide a full picture of the Core 9 273PTE's capabilities across arithmetic, memory, and encryption tasks.

Because the Core Ultra 7 165HL has no benchmark entries, the database cannot confirm its relative performance against the Core 9 273PTE in any test. The absence of data means the Core 9 273PTE holds all recorded wins by default, but the Ultra 7 165HL's architectural advantages, such as its 7 nm node and 16 cores, are not reflected in any measured score.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads. Base clocks match at 1.40 GHz for both, but boost clocks differ: the Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, and the Core Ultra 7 165HL boosts to 5.00 GHz. Both have a 45 TDP.

Cache specifications differ in L1 and L3. The Core 9 273PTE uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 165HL uses 112 KB of L1 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both use 2 MB of L2 per core.

Memory support separates the two. The Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL supports DDR5 with motherboard-dependent capacity. Both have dual-channel memory buses and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Core 9 273PTE but not on the Core Ultra 7 165HL.

PCIe configurations differ: the Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE and Arc Xe-LPG 128EU on the Core Ultra 7 165HL. Sockets differ, with Intel Socket 1700 on the Core 9 273PTE and Intel Socket 1851 on the Core Ultra 7 165HL. The process nodes differ, with 10 nm for the Core 9 273PTE and 7 nm for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. The Core 9 273PTE has no series designation, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1. Both have locked multipliers and are active in production.