Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

The Intel Core 9 273PTE and Intel Core Ultra 7 268V occupy very different positions in the desktop and mobile markets, and the recorded benchmark data shows a clear split in their performance profiles. The Core 9 273PTE, a 12-core desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, dominates in multi-threaded workloads, while the Core Ultra 7 268V, an 8-core mobile chip built on the Lunar Lake architecture with a 3 nm process, shows surprising strength in specific single-threaded tasks. The database records 13 wins for the Core 9 273PTE against only 4 wins for the Core Ultra 7 268V across the head-to-head benchmark suite, yet the nature of those wins reveals a more nuanced picture than the raw count suggests.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PTE is the clear winner in heavy multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 20445 against 10653 for the Ultra 7 268V, a 91.9% advantage. This pattern repeats across nearly every throughput-oriented test. PassMark integer math shows a 93.1% lead (82411 versus 42669), and data compression shows a 42.6% lead (258704 versus 181443). The Core 9 273PTE also wins in Cinebench R20 multicore (8586 versus 6887) and singlecore (1212 versus 972), both by 24.7%. Its wins in PassMark multithread (24054 versus 19297) and physics (1917 versus 1617) are more modest but still decisive. This processor is built for sustained parallel workloads, and the data confirms it delivers that capability.

The Core Ultra 7 268V wins in a narrower set of tests, but they are important. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4051 against 3433, a 15.3% advantage. It also wins in Cinebench R15 singlecore (293 versus 290, a 1% edge) and PassMark find prime numbers (192 versus 142, a 26% advantage). These results indicate that while the Ultra 7 268V has fewer cores and threads, its per-core efficiency in certain integer operations is superior. The data suggests the Ultra 7 268V is optimized for responsiveness in lightly threaded applications, while the Core 9 273PTE is optimized for raw throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has an average benchmark score of 20897. The Core 9 273PTE also ranks at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 74th percentile for the Ultra 7 268V.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 91.9% higher than the Ultra 7 268V's score of 10653. This is the largest multicore performance gap recorded between the two.

Q: In which test does the Core Ultra 7 268V achieve its biggest win?

A: The Ultra 7 268V wins PassMark find prime numbers with a score of 192 versus 142 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 26% advantage. It also shows a 15.3% lead in PassMark single-thread (4051 versus 3433).

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the 5.00 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V.

Q: Are both processors in the same market segment?

A: No. The Core 9 273PTE is in the Desktop market segment, while the Core Ultra 7 268V is in the Mobile market segment. They also use different sockets: Socket 1700 for the Core 9 273PTE and BGA 2833 for the Ultra 7 268V.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 82411 against 42669, a 93.1% delta. This is closely followed by the Cinebench R23 multicore result, where the 91.9% lead (20445 versus 10653) underscores the Core 9 273PTE's advantage in heavily threaded rendering workloads. The data compression test also shows a substantial gap, with the Core 9 273PTE at 258704 versus 181443, a 42.6% difference. These three tests represent the core of the Core 9 273PTE's dominance.

The Cinebench R20 results are identical in delta for both multicore and singlecore: the Core 9 273PTE wins both by 24.7%, scoring 8586 and 1212 respectively, against 6887 and 972 for the Ultra 7 268V. This consistency across both threading levels in R20 contrasts with the R23 results, where the singlecore delta is 50.2% (2886 versus 1921) and the multicore delta is 91.9%. The R23 singlecore result is notable because it represents a second major multi-core-style win for the Core 9 273PTE in a test that typically emphasizes single-thread performance.

The Core Ultra 7 268V's wins are smaller in magnitude but consistent in direction. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4051 beats the Core 9 273PTE's 3433 by 15.3%, and this is replicated in the duplicate PassMark singlethread test. The find prime numbers result shows a 26% lead (192 versus 142), which is its largest victory. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Ultra 7 268V wins by a narrow 1% (293 versus 290), a result that suggests the two processors are nearly identical in that specific workload.

Other tests show moderate Core 9 273PTE wins. The PassMark multithread test shows a 24.7% lead (24054 versus 19297), matching the R20 deltas. Random string sorting shows a 29.3% lead (28973 versus 22416). Floating point math shows a 5.3% lead (60673 versus 57628), and extended instructions show a 4.1% lead (15952 versus 15323). The smallest Core 9 273PTE win is in data encryption, where it scores 14253 against 13779, a 3.4% advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE and 2.20 GHz for the Ultra 7 268V. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. The thermal design power differs by a factor of nearly three: the Core 9 273PTE is rated at 45 W, while the Ultra 7 268V is rated at 17 W.

The cache hierarchies are also distinct. 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 Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support differs as well: the Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Ultra 7 268V's memory support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard, with no recorded bandwidth figure. The Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 7 268V does not.

The PCIe configurations also diverge. The Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 268V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes. The market segment is Desktop for the Core 9 273PTE and Mobile for the Ultra 7 268V, and the sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2833. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PTE is $549, while the Ultra 7 268V has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is stark. The Core 9 273PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, uses a 10 nm process node, and is fabricated by Intel. The Ultra 7 268V is based on the Lunar Lake architecture, uses a 3 nm process node, and is fabricated by TSMC. The generation labels reflect this: the Core 9 273PTE is listed as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake), while the Ultra 7 268V is listed as Ultra 7 (Lunar Lake) and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2.

The process node difference is a major factor in the performance and efficiency split. The 3 nm process used for the Ultra 7 268V enables a much lower 17 W TDP, which aligns with its mobile segment. The 10 nm process for the Core 9 273PTE allows for a higher 45 W TDP, supporting the additional cores and threads. The integrated graphics also differ: the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 7 268V uses Arc 140V. The production status for both is Active, but the release dates are different: the Core 9 273PTE was released on 2026-03-08, while the Ultra 7 268V was released on 2024-09-23.

The cache architecture differences are notable for their implications. The Ultra 7 268V has over twice the L1 cache per core (192 KB versus 80 KB) and slightly more L2 cache per core (2.5 MB versus 2 MB), but the Core 9 273PTE has three times the L3 cache (36 MB versus 12 MB). The larger L3 cache on the Core 9 273PTE likely contributes to its strong performance in data compression and integer math, where large working sets benefit from shared cache. The Ultra 7 268V's larger per-core caches may explain its advantage in find prime numbers and single-thread PassMark tests, where smaller data sets can stay within the faster per-core cache levels.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward selection based on workload type. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the choice for multi-threaded desktop workloads. Its 91.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 93.1% lead in PassMark integer math are decisive, and its 82nd percentile ranking against all CPUs places it well above the Ultra 7 268V's 74th percentile. The 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 36 MB of L3 cache and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, deliver the performance that the benchmark scores confirm. This processor is positioned for rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks, and the recorded data supports that positioning.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is the choice for mobile single-threaded efficiency. Its wins in PassMark single-thread (4051 versus 3433) and find prime numbers (192 versus 142) show that its 8 cores, built on a 3 nm process, can outperform the desktop chip in specific integer-heavy operations. The 17 W TDP and BGA 2833 socket confirm its role in compact, power-sensitive systems. The data does not show the Ultra 7 268V competing with the Core 9 273PTE in heavy multi-core workloads, but it does not need to: its wins are in responsiveness and per-core speed, which are the relevant metrics for its market segment.

The average benchmark scores reflect this split. The Core 9 273PTE's average of 31143 places it near rivals like the Intel Core i7-12700F (31081, 0.2% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074, 0.2% delta). The Ultra 7 268V's average of 20897 places it near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900, 0% delta) and Intel Core i5-12600T (20917, -0.1% delta). These nearest rival comparisons show that each processor is competitive within its own performance tier, but those tiers are far apart. The Core 9 273PTE is a desktop throughput leader, while the Ultra 7 268V is a mobile efficiency leader. The benchmark record makes this division clear, and users should select based on whether their priority is parallel compute or single-threaded responsiveness.