Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear performance leader in this comparison. The recorded data shows it sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Processor U301L sits at the 50th percentile. The Core 9 273PTE delivers a 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, making it suitable for demanding desktop workloads. The Processor U301L, with 5 cores, 6 threads, a 2.20 GHz boost clock, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache, targets low-power mobile use cases.

The data indicates the Core 9 273PTE is for users who need multi-threaded throughput. Its average benchmark score of 31143 places it just 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, while it sits 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-13700TE and 0.5% below the Intel Core i7-12650HX. The Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its performance profile is unverified; therefore, analysis must rely on its architectural specifications alone.

The Processor U301L is the choice for fanless or passively cooled systems where power draw matters more than compute. Its 15 W TDP, dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support, and Gen 4 PCIe with 8 lanes indicate a design for light productivity, embedded systems, or low-power appliances. The Core 9 273PTE, with a 45 W TDP, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, and ECC memory support, is built for workstation-class desktops.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in every measurable compute category. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 20445, and in single-core it scores 2886. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 8586 and single-core is 1212. In Cinebench R15, multi-core reaches 2060 and single-core reaches 290. PassMark results show 24054 in multithread, 3433 in single thread, 82411 in integer math, 60673 in floating point math, 258704 in data compression, 14253 in data encryption, 15952 in extended instructions, 28973 in random string sorting, and 1917 in physics. The find prime numbers score is 142.

The Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based. The 15 W TDP is one third of the Core 9 273PTE's 45 W TDP, which allows for smaller cooling solutions and longer battery life in mobile chassis. The integrated UHD Graphics 64EU provides a more capable integrated GPU than the Core 9 273PTE's UHD Graphics 730 in terms of execution unit count, though no graphics benchmarks are available. The Processor U301L also has a lower base clock of 1.20 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, and a much lower boost clock of 2.20 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, which reduces peak power draw at the cost of performance.

The data shows no overlap in use cases. The Core 9 273PTE is for rendering, compilation, scientific computing, and any workload that scales across 24 threads. The Processor U301L is for devices where the CPU must run passively cooled, such as thin clients, industrial controllers, or media appliances that prioritize low heat output over speed.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Processor U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

Core count differs substantially. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The Core 9 273PTE therefore provides 4.8 times the thread count, which directly explains its dominant multi-core benchmark results. Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 9 273PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Processor U301L has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PTE holds 4.5 times more L3 cache.

Memory support is similar in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5, and both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 9 273PTE adds ECC memory support, while the Processor U301L does not. The Core 9 273PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Processor U301L has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe capabilities differ: the Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Processor U301L provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Processor U301L uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The market segments differ: the Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part, while the Processor U301L is a mobile part. Both have locked multipliers, meaning they do not support user overclocking. The Core 9 273PTE was released on 2026-03-08, while the Processor U301L was released on 2024-04-07. The Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549. The Processor U301L has a launch MSRP of $107.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PTE boosts up to 5.50 GHz. The Processor U301L boosts up to 2.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The Processor U301L does not.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Processor U301L has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What PCIe generations and lane counts do they support?

A: The Core 9 273PTE supports Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. The Processor U301L supports Gen 4 PCIe with 8 CPU lanes.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has a 45 W TDP. The Processor U301L has a 15 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Core 9 273PTE has a full set of recorded scores, while the Processor U301L has no benchmark scores at all. Therefore, the comparison relies on the Core 9 273PTE's absolute scores and its position among nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PTE scores 20445. This is its strongest multi-threaded result. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8586 and R15 multi-core score of 2060 follow the same pattern. Single-core results are also strong: 2886 in R23, 1212 in R20, and 290 in R15. These scores indicate that the Core 9 273PTE maintains a high per-thread performance alongside its multi-threaded capability.

PassMark results confirm the same story. The multithread score of 24054 and single thread score of 3433 show a balanced architecture. Integer math scores 82411, which is the highest PassMark subtest result for this CPU. Floating point math scores 60673. Data compression reaches 258704, which is the highest overall PassMark subtest score. Data encryption scores 14253, extended instructions 15952, random string sorting 28973, physics 1917, and find prime numbers 142.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Core 9 273PTE's average score of 31143 is 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-12700F (31081) and 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074). It is 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-13700TE (31028). It trails the Intel Core i7-12650HX (31290) by 0.5%. These deltas are small, indicating that the Core 9 273PTE sits in a tightly packed performance band around the 31000 to 31300 average score range. The Processor U301L has no nearest rivals recorded and no average score, so it cannot be placed on the same scale.

For the Processor U301L, the lack of benchmark data means the only quantitative facts are its architectural specifications: 5 cores, 6 threads, 1.20 GHz base, 2.20 GHz boost, 15 W TDP, 8 MB L3, and Gen 4 PCIe. These figures suggest a design for efficiency rather than throughput. The 2.20 GHz boost is less than half of the Core 9 273PTE's 5.50 GHz boost, and the 6 threads are one quarter of the Core 9 273PTE's 24 threads. The performance gap is therefore expected to be large, but the database lacks the measured scores to quantify it.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PTE | Intel Processor U301L |

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

| Cores | 12 | 5 |

| Threads | 24 | 6 |

| Base clock | 1.40 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| L2 cache (per core) | 2 MB | 1.25 MB |

| L3 cache (shared) | 36 MB | 8 MB |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 64EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $549 | $107 |

| Part number | SA4QJ | SRPKFQ5CW |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

Both processors use Intel's 10 nm process, Intel Socket 1700, dual-channel memory, DDR4 and DDR5 support, 80 KB L1 per core, and locked multipliers. The Core 9 273PTE has a 45 W TDP versus 15 W for the Processor U301L. The Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part with ECC support; the Processor U301L is a mobile part without ECC. The Core 9 273PTE was released later, carries a higher launch MSRP, and offers significantly more compute resources. The Processor U301L is older, lower priced, and designed for power-constrained mobile systems.