Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Intel Processor N250 occupy entirely different segments of the desktop and mobile processor spectrum. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the Core 9 273PTE dominating across every measured workload category. The Core 9 273PTE delivers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the N250 provides 4 cores and 4 threads, a fundamental divide that shapes all performance outcomes.

Benchmark results indicate that the Core 9 273PTE is positioned for compute-heavy desktop workloads, with multi-threaded scores that place it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The N250, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile, reflecting its role as a low-power mobile processor with modest compute capabilities. The Core 9 273PTE wins in every scenario where raw processing power matters: multi-core rendering, data encryption, floating-point math, integer math, and single-thread responsiveness.

The N250 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning its performance profile must be assessed purely from its architectural specifications. The Core 9 273PTE, however, shows an average benchmark score of 31,143, placing it in direct competition with processors like the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, both of which show average scores within 0.2% of the Core 9 273PTE.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded throughput, the Core 9 273PTE is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,445 demonstrates substantial parallel processing capability. The N250, with its single-channel memory bus and 6 MB shared L3 cache, is not designed for such workloads; it targets efficiency and basic task execution instead. The performance gap between the two is not incremental, it is generational in scale.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectural foundations. The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation, while the N250 uses the Twin Lake codename and belongs to the Intel Processor line based on Alder Lake-N architecture.

Both processors are manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, but the similarities end there. The Core 9 273PTE features a dual-channel memory bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory, delivering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory but operates on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth, less than half the throughput of the Core 9 273PTE.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. 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 N250 provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PTE's six-fold advantage in L3 capacity directly supports its higher memory throughput and multi-threaded performance.

PCIe connectivity also diverges sharply. The Core 9 273PTE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the N250 offers PCIe Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. This places the Core 9 273PTE in a position to drive high-bandwidth expansion devices, whereas the N250's connectivity is suited to lighter mobile peripherals.

ECC memory support is present on the Core 9 273PTE but absent on the N250. Both processors integrate UHD Graphics 730, but the Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part with a 45 W TDP, while the N250 is a mobile part with a 6 W TDP, a 39 W difference that speaks to their intended thermal envelopes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Core 9 273PTE and the N250. The N250 has an empty benchmark array, meaning no recorded scores exist for any standardized test in the database. The Core 9 273PTE, however, has a comprehensive set of 17 recorded benchmark scores that illustrate its performance class.

In Cinebench R15, the Core 9 273PTE scores 2,060 in multi-core and 290 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8,586 multi-core and 1,212 single-core. The Cinebench R23 results show 20,445 multi-core and 2,886 single-core. These scores represent a processor that handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads with competence.

PassMark results for the Core 9 273PTE further detail its strengths. Data compression scores 258,704, data encryption scores 14,253, and extended instructions score 15,952. Floating-point math reaches 60,673, integer math reaches 82,411, and random string sorting scores 28,973. The multi-thread score is 24,054, physics scores 1,917, and single-thread performance scores 3,433. Prime number finding scores 142.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Core 9 273PTE's standing. The Intel Core i7-12700F shows an average score of 31,081, a 0.2% delta above the Core 9 273PTE's 31,143 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS averages 31,074, also 0.2% above. The Intel Core i7-13700TE averages 31,028, 0.4% above. The Intel Core i7-12650HX averages 31,290, which is 0.5% below the Core 9 273PTE. This cluster of results indicates the Core 9 273PTE sits in a highly competitive performance band, trading places with established mid-range and upper-mid-range processors.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based on the recorded data:

• Cores: 12 for the Core 9 273PTE versus 4 for the N250.
• Threads: 24 for the Core 9 273PTE versus 4 for the N250.
• Base clock: 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE versus 0.10 GHz for the N250.
• Boost clock: 5.50 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE versus 3.80 GHz for the N250.
• TDP: 45 W for the Core 9 273PTE versus 6 W for the N250.
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 9 273PTE versus Intel BGA 1264 for the N250.
• Codename: Bartlett Lake for the Core 9 273PTE versus Twin Lake for the N250.
• Generation: Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) for the Core 9 273PTE versus Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) for the N250.
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core for the Core 9 273PTE versus 96 KB per core for the N250.
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core for the Core 9 273PTE versus 2 MB shared for the N250.
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared for the Core 9 273PTE versus 6 MB shared for the N250.
• Memory bus: Dual-channel for the Core 9 273PTE versus single-channel for the N250.
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for the Core 9 273PTE versus 38.4 GB/s for the N250.
• ECC memory: Supported on the Core 9 273PTE, not on the N250.
• PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 9 273PTE versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes for the N250.
• Market segment: Desktop for the Core 9 273PTE versus Mobile for the N250.
• Release date: 2026-03-08 for the Core 9 273PTE versus 2025-01-06 for the N250.
• Part number: SA4QJ for the Core 9 273PTE versus SRPNS for the N250.
• Launch MSRP: $549 for the Core 9 273PTE; the N250 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Both processors share the same 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, and lack an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Processor N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Core 9 273PTE delivers 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel bus, while the N250 delivers 38.4 GB/s over a single-channel bus.

Q: Does the N250 support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory support is recorded only for the Core 9 273PTE. The N250 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the N250 boosts to 3.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 6 MB of shared L3 cache on the N250.

Q: What is the TDP rating for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has a 45 W TDP and is classified as a desktop processor, while the N250 has a 6 W TDP and is classified as a mobile processor.