Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear multi-threaded and compute-heavy winner, taking 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its dominance is most pronounced in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 20445 against 10301 for the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, a 98.5% advantage. The Core 9 273PTE also leads heavily in PassMark integer math (82411 vs 42889, a 92.1% delta), data compression (258704 vs 176686, a 46.4% delta), and random string sorting (28973 vs 21580, a 34.3% delta). These results indicate a processor built for sustained parallel workloads, rendering, and server-style tasks.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins only 3 comparisons, but they are meaningful for single-thread responsiveness. It takes PassMark single-thread with 4018 against 3433, a 14.6% lead, and PassMark find prime numbers with 185 against 142, a 23.2% lead. The third win is the same single-thread test listed under a duplicate name. This pattern suggests the Lunar Lake part has a higher per-core efficiency ceiling despite having far fewer threads, which suits lightly threaded applications and interactive workloads where burst performance matters more than sustained parallel throughput.

The split is therefore straightforward: the Core 9 273PTE for multi-core throughput, the Core Ultra 7 258V for single-thread and prime-number workloads. The data does not show any middle ground where the two are close enough to be interchangeable.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has an average score of 20454, placing it in the 74th percentile. The Core 9 273PTE leads by roughly 52% on this aggregate metric.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 10301. The delta is 98.5%, meaning the Core 9 273PTE delivers nearly double the multi-core score.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 7 258V win any benchmark?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark single-thread (4018 vs 3433, a 14.6% lead) and PassMark find prime numbers (185 vs 142, a 23.2% lead). Both tests reflect single-threaded performance strengths.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning it has no hyper-threading equivalent in the recorded data.

Q: How do the two compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Core Ultra 7 258V has a higher recorded memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s, while the Core 9 273PTE is listed at 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 7 258V also uses LPDDR5X memory, whereas the Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes. Both are listed with a production status of Active. The Core 9 273PTE was released on 2026-03-08, and the Core Ultra 7 258V on 2024-09-23.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the largest single delta in the entire comparison. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 and the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 10301, a 98.5% gap. That is the biggest win recorded for either part. Cinebench R23 single-core also favors the Core 9 273PTE, 2886 vs 1872, a 54.2% lead, which is surprising given the Core Ultra 7 258V's PassMark single-thread advantage. The explanation lies in the different test methodologies, but the recorded data shows the Core 9 273PTE ahead in all Cinebench variants.

In Cinebench R20, the Core 9 273PTE leads multi-core 8586 vs 6739, a 27.4% delta, and single-core 1212 vs 951, also a 27.4% delta. Cinebench R15 shows a 29% multi-core lead (2060 vs 1596.5) and a much smaller 1.8% single-core lead (290 vs 285). The R15 single-core result is the closest margin in the entire head-to-head table.

PassMark integer math is another decisive result. The Core 9 273PTE scores 82411, the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 42889, a 92.1% delta. Data compression follows at 46.4% (258704 vs 176686), random string sorting at 34.3% (28973 vs 21580), and multithread at 27.4% (24054 vs 18887). Physics also goes to the Core 9 273PTE, 1917 vs 1565, a 22.5% lead.

The Core Ultra 7 258V's wins are narrower in the other direction. PassMark single-thread shows 4018 vs 3433, a 14.6% lead, and find prime numbers shows 185 vs 142, a 23.2% lead. The single-thread test appears twice in the data with identical scores, so the actual number of distinct wins for the Core Ultra 7 258V is two tests out of 16 unique benchmarks. The data records 3 wins for the Core Ultra 7 258V because the duplicate single-thread entry is counted separately.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every physical and electrical specification. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE, 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Boost clocks also differ: 5.50 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE, 4.80 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 258V.

Thermal design power is a major differentiator. The Core 9 273PTE is rated at 45 W, the Core Ultra 7 258V at 17 W. This reflects the mobile vs desktop market split. The Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, the Core Ultra 7 258V uses Intel BGA 2833. The Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549; the Core Ultra 7 258V has no recorded launch MSRP.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The Core 9 273PTE lists 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 258V lists 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Total L3 is much larger on the Core 9 273PTE.

Memory support differs: the Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core Ultra 7 258V supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel bus and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Core 9 273PTE but not on the Core Ultra 7 258V. PCIe lanes also differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 9 273PTE, Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE and Arc 140V on the Core Ultra 7 258V.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PTE is built on Intel's 10 nm process and fabricated by Intel, with the codename Bartlett Lake. The Core Ultra 7 258V uses TSMC's 3 nm process and carries the Lunar Lake codename, belonging to the Core Ultra Series 2. The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm vs 3 nm, which explains the Core Ultra 7 258V's lower 17 W TDP despite a higher base clock.

The Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part with no recorded architecture name beyond its Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core Ultra 7 258V explicitly lists Lunar Lake as its architecture. The Core 9 273PTE targets the desktop segment with a 45 W TDP, a socketed platform, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Core Ultra 7 258V targets mobile with a 17 W TDP, BGA mounting, and only 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Cache architecture differs in per-core allocation. The Core Ultra 7 258V has more L1 per core (192 KB vs 80 KB) and more L2 per core (2.5 MB vs 2 MB), but far less shared L3 (12 MB vs 36 MB). This suggests the Core Ultra 7 258V relies on per-core cache locality for single-thread efficiency, while the Core 9 273PTE uses a larger shared pool for multi-threaded data sharing.

ECC support is present on the Core 9 273PTE, absent on the Core Ultra 7 258V, reinforcing the desktop/server-leaning positioning of the former. The integrated graphics also differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE, Arc 140V on the Core Ultra 7 258V. The Core Ultra 7 258V's Arc 140V is a more capable integrated GPU, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the data.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear separation of roles. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the multi-threaded workhorse, with a 98.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a 92.1% lead in PassMark integer math, and a 46.4% lead in data compression. Its average benchmark score of 31143 places it in the 82nd percentile, 52% above the Core Ultra 7 258V's 20454. The Core 9 273PTE also has 24 threads, 36 MB of L3, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and ECC support, all of which align with desktop and server-style workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins the single-thread PassMark test by 14.6% and find prime numbers by 23.2%, and it delivers 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth on a 17 W TDP. Its 3 nm TSMC process and per-core cache allocation (192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2) give it an efficiency profile that the Core 9 273PTE cannot match, but only two distinct benchmark wins out of 16 unique tests.

A user facing heavy parallel rendering, compilation, or data processing should select the Core 9 273PTE. A user facing single-thread latency-sensitive tasks, prime-number workloads, or battery-constrained mobile use should select the Core Ultra 7 258V. The data does not support any other conclusion.