Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PE compare to the Intel Core i5-14490F in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Core 9 273PE records an average benchmark score of 49845, while the Core i5-14490F scores 38149. The Core 9 273PE sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Core 9 273PE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Core i5-14490F wins only 2, both being the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, where it leads by 5.8%.

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

A: The Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core i5-14490F uses 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 9 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14490F does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What is the release timing for these two parts?

A: The Core 9 273PE has a release date in early March 2026. The Core i5-14490F has a release date at the end of December 2023.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is heavily one-sided, but there is one clear area where the Core i5-14490F takes the lead. In the PassMark single-thread test, the Core i5-14490F scores 3873 against 3650 for the Core 9 273PE, a 5.8% advantage. This result indicates that lightly threaded workloads, such as older applications or specific real-time tasks that depend on a single core, favor the Core i5-14490F. The same result repeats in the PassMark singlethread test, confirming the pattern.

Every other measured workload category favors the Core 9 273PE. The gap is largest in compute-heavy integer and floating-point operations. The Core 9 273PE leads by 58.7% in integer math and 62.1% in floating-point math. Prime number finding shows a 66.4% advantage, the largest delta in the entire comparison. Physics simulation also favors the Core 9 273PE by 49.1%.

For multithreaded productivity, the Core 9 273PE leads by 28.4% in PassMark multithread. Data compression favors the Core 9 273PE by 19.4%, and data encryption by 24.7%. Random string sorting shows a 26.7% advantage. Extended instruction workloads show a smaller but still clear 13.3% lead.

Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions. The Core 9 273PE leads by 36% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, and by 36.1% in R15 and R20 single-core tests, with R23 single-core showing a 36% lead. The pattern suggests that the Core 9 273PE delivers a broad, consistent performance advantage across rendering and synthetic compute workloads, while the Core i5-14490F holds a narrow single-thread edge in the PassMark metric.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Core 9 273PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed under the Core 9 generation. The Core i5-14490F comes from the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Core i5-14490F has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 9 273PE has no die size figure in the database. Transistor counts are not recorded for either part.

Cache structures differ notably. Both processors use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the Core 9 273PE, compared to 1.25 MB per core on the Core i5-14490F. The L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PE versus 24 MB shared on the Core i5-14490F.

The Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory, while the Core i5-14490F does not. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 9 273PE includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, whereas the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. The Core 9 273PE also has a higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz compared to 5.00 GHz on the Core i5-14490F, and a lower base clock at 2.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz.

The release cadence also differs. The Core 9 273PE is dated March 2026, while the Core i5-14490F is dated December 2023. Both are active production parts, both are desktop market segments, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core count is the first major difference: 12 cores and 24 threads on the Core 9 273PE versus 10 cores and 16 threads on the Core i5-14490F. Base clocks differ as well, with the Core 9 273PE at 2.30 GHz and the Core i5-14490F at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks go the other direction, with the Core 9 273PE reaching 5.70 GHz and the Core i5-14490F reaching 5.00 GHz.

Both parts are rated at 65 W TDP. They share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and the same PCIe configuration: Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only). Memory support is identical in type, both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel buses. The Core 9 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14490F has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

L2 and L3 cache sizes differ as described above: 2 MB per core and 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PE, versus 1.25 MB per core and 24 MB shared on the Core i5-14490F. ECC memory support is present on the Core 9 273PE but absent on the Core i5-14490F. Integrated graphics are present on the Core 9 273PE as UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14490F has none.

The Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549. The Core i5-14490F has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers differ: SA4QD for the Core 9 273PE and SRN35 for the Core i5-14490F. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Core 9 273PE comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 203 against 122, a 66.4% advantage. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and cache behavior, and the result aligns with the larger L2 and L3 caches on the Core 9 273PE.

Floating-point math shows a 62.1% lead, with scores of 107884 versus 66558. Integer math follows closely at 58.7%, with scores of 139410 versus 87844. These two results indicate that the Core 9 273PE has a substantial raw compute advantage in both integer and floating-point arithmetic.

Physics simulation favors the Core 9 273PE by 49.1%, scoring 3120 versus 2093. This test often benefits from higher thread counts and sustained multithreaded execution, where the 12-core, 24-thread configuration of the Core 9 273PE should provide an advantage over the 10-core, 16-thread Core i5-14490F.

Cinebench results are nearly uniform. The Core 9 273PE leads by 36% in R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, and by 36.1% in R15 and R20 single-core tests. R23 single-core shows a 36% delta. The consistency across different Cinebench versions suggests a stable performance relationship between the two parts in rendering workloads.

PassMark multithread shows a 28.4% lead for the Core 9 273PE, with scores of 36810 versus 28662. Random string sorting favors the Core 9 273PE by 26.7%, and data encryption by 24.7%. Data compression shows a 19.4% lead, and extended instructions a 13.3% lead.

The only win for the Core i5-14490F is in PassMark single-thread and singlethread, where it scores 3873 versus 3650, a 5.8% advantage. This is the sole metric where the Core i5-14490F outperforms the Core 9 273PE, and it suggests that the older part has a slight per-core clock efficiency in lightly threaded PassMark workloads despite its lower boost clock.

Looking at the broader competitive context, the Core 9 273PE sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600KF. It trails the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 1.2%. The Core i5-14490F, by contrast, is nearly even with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, the Intel Core i5-13600KF, the AMD Ryzen 7 250, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX, with deltas between -0.3% and 0.1%.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger processor in nearly every measured category. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, including all Cinebench variants, all PassMark multithreaded workloads, and the majority of PassMark single-threaded compute tests. Its average benchmark score of 49845 places it at the 90th percentile, while the Core i5-14490F sits at 38149 and the 86th percentile.

The Core i5-14490F has a single clear strength: PassMark single-thread performance, where it leads by 5.8%. For users whose primary workload depends on that specific metric, the Core i5-14490F has a measurable advantage. However, that advantage does not extend to the Cinebench single-core tests, where the Core 9 273PE leads by roughly 36%.

The Core 9 273PE also offers features the Core i5-14490F lacks: integrated graphics, ECC memory support, a larger L3 cache, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Its higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz and larger core count align with its dominance in multithreaded and compute-heavy benchmarks.

The Core i5-14490F remains a competitive part within its own peer group, sitting within 0.3% of several nearby rivals. But in a direct comparison, the Core 9 273PE delivers a broad and consistent performance lead, with the only exception being the narrow PassMark single-thread margin. For workloads that favor multithreaded rendering, encryption, compression, physics simulation, or integer and floating-point math, the Core 9 273PE is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For workloads that rely specifically on the PassMark single-thread metric, the Core i5-14490F offers a slight edge.