Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 9 273PTE versus the Intel Processor U302L. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor records a win count. This absence of direct comparison data means the only measurable performance evidence comes from the Core 9 273PTE's own benchmark suite, which includes Cinebench and Passmark results across multiple workloads. The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its performance profile entirely unquantified.

The Core 9 273PTE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445 and a single-core score of 2886. In Cinebench R20, it records 8586 multi-core and 1212 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2060 multi-core and 290 single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 24054, single-thread score of 3433, integer math at 82411, floating point math at 60673, extended instructions at 15952, data compression at 258704, data encryption at 14253, find prime numbers at 142, random string sorting at 28973, and physics at 1917. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PTE sits at 31143, placing it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PTE provide context for interpreting these numbers. The Intel Core i7-12700F averages 31081, which is 0.2% behind the Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS averages 31074, also 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i7-13700TE averages 31028, trailing by 0.4%. The Intel Core i7-12650HX averages 31290, leading the Core 9 273PTE by 0.5%. These margins are narrow, indicating the Core 9 273PTE sits in a tightly contested performance band where the differences between adjacent processors are minimal.

The U302L, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and holds the 50th percentile position. With no scores recorded, the data cannot confirm any performance relationship between the two processors. The percentile gap, 82 versus 50, suggests a substantial statistical distance, but that distance rests entirely on the Core 9 273PTE's recorded results and the U302L's default baseline, not on measured competition.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying design. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed under the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and falls under the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so lithography does not separate them.

Core counts differ considerably. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Clock speeds follow the same pattern: the Core 9 273PTE runs a 1.40 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.50 GHz, whereas the U302L runs a 1.20 GHz base clock and boosts to 2.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy also separates them. Both share an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the Core 9 273PTE versus 1.25 MB per core on the U302L. The L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PTE versus 10 MB shared on the U302L.

Memory and I/O capabilities add further distinction. The Core 9 273PTE supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The U302L also supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory support exists on the Core 9 273PTE but is absent on the U302L. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the U302L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ, with the Core 9 273PTE featuring UHD Graphics 730 and the U302L featuring UHD Graphics 80EU.

The market segments reflect the intended usage. The Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part, while the U302L is a mobile part. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, and both have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The release dates differ, with the U302L appearing on 2024-04-07 and the Core 9 273PTE appearing on 2026-03-08. The Core 9 273PTE carries an active production status, and the U302L also shows active production.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the Intel Core 9 273PTE across every dimension where measurements exist. It has more than double the cores, four times the threads, a higher base clock, a substantially higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, a higher PCIe generation, more PCIe lanes, ECC support, and a higher recorded memory bandwidth. Its average benchmark score of 31143 places it in the 82nd percentile, while the U302L's lack of recorded scores leaves it at the 50th percentile baseline. The nearest rival data reinforces the Core 9 273PTE's competitive position: it trades within 0.5% of the Core i7-12650HX, Core i7-12700F, Ryzen 9 8945HS, and Core i7-13700TE.

The U302L, however, cannot be judged on performance because the database holds no benchmark results for it. Its 5 cores, 6 threads, 2.40 GHz boost clock, and 15 W TDP suggest a low-power mobile design, but those specifications alone do not translate into measured scores. The Core 9 273PTE's 45 W TDP and desktop segment indicate a different thermal and power envelope, which the data does not directly compare.

The verdict from the database is clear: the Core 9 273PTE is the only one of the two with measurable performance evidence, and that evidence shows a high-percentile desktop processor. The U302L remains an unquantified entry, so any selection between them based on benchmark data must favor the Core 9 273PTE by default. The data cannot support a scenario where the U302L outperforms the Core 9 273PTE, because no U302L scores exist to make that case.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 12 (Core 9 273PTE) versus 5 (U302L)
• Threads: 24 versus 6
• Base clock: 1.40 GHz versus 1.20 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.50 GHz versus 2.40 GHz
• TDP: 45 W versus 15 W
• Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-PS
• Generation: Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) versus Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared versus 10 MB shared
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus not recorded
• ECC memory: supported versus not supported
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 80EU
• Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile
• Release date: 2026-03-08 versus 2024-04-07
• Launch MSRP: $549 versus $285
• Part number: SA4QJ versus SRPKGQ5CX

Shared specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel as the foundry, 80 KB L1 cache per core, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, Intel Socket 1700, and locked multipliers.

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 U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, and the U302L boosts to 2.40 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The U302L does not.

Q: What PCIe versions and lane counts do they offer?

A: The Core 9 273PTE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The U302L offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The U302L has 10 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do the processors share the same process node?

A: Yes, both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143 and sits in the 82nd percentile. The U302L has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in every category that the database can measure. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445 and single-core score of 2886 demonstrate strong rendering performance. Passmark integer math at 82411, floating point math at 60673, and data compression at 258704 indicate heavy computational workloads are its domain. The 82nd percentile placement and average score of 31143, within 0.5% of four rival processors, confirm it belongs in a competitive desktop performance class. The 45 W TDP, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and ECC support make it suitable for desktop tasks that demand sustained throughput and data integrity.

The Intel Processor U302L wins only in the absence of competition. It has no recorded benchmarks, so the database cannot assign it any measured victory. Its 15 W TDP, mobile segment designation, and 5-core, 6-thread configuration indicate a low-power profile, but the data does not validate how that profile translates into real-world performance. Its integrated UHD Graphics 80EU differs from the Core 9 273PTE's UHD Graphics 730, but no graphics benchmarks exist for either part. The U302L's Gen 4 PCIe with 8 lanes and lack of ECC support further separate it from the Core 9 273PTE, but again without performance measurements to interpret.

The use-case split follows the recorded data. The Core 9 273PTE is the processor for multi-threaded desktop workloads, based on its Cinebench and Passmark scores, its 12 cores and 24 threads, and its 5.50 GHz boost clock. The U302L is the processor for low-power mobile environments, based on its 15 W TDP, 5 cores, and 6 threads, but the database offers no benchmark evidence to quantify how well it serves those environments. The Core 9 273PTE's nearest rivals, all within 0.5% of its average score, show that it competes with established desktop and high-end mobile parts. The U302L has no rival data at all, leaving its competitive position undefined.