Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE records an average benchmark score of 49845, while the Intel Core i5-14500T records 28065. The Core 9 273PE sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 80th percentile for the i5-14500T.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 9 273PE scores 4417 versus 1838 for the i5-14500T, a 140.3% advantage. However, in PassMark single-thread, the i5-14500T wins slightly with 3736 against 3650, a 2.3% edge.

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

A: The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 9 273PE and the Intel Core i5-14500T support ECC memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Core 9 273PE has a TDP of 65, while the i5-14500T has a TDP of 35.

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

A: The Core 9 273PE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The i5-14500T wins 2, both being variations of the PassMark single-thread test.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation and uses the 10 nm process node. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 2.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The part number is SA4QD and it was released on 2026-03-08.

The Intel Core i5-14500T is part of the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It also uses the 10 nm process node but has a die size of 215 mm². It has 14 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 1.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache is smaller: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The part number is SRN3P and it was released on 2024-01-07.

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and have dual-channel memory buses. Both feature Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU-only lanes. The Core 9 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14500T has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The integrated graphics differ: the Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500T uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The architectural split matters for benchmark interpretation. The Core 9 273PE uses fewer cores (12 versus 14) but doubles the thread count (24 versus 20) and has a substantially higher boost clock (5.70 GHz versus 4.80 GHz). The larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 24 MB) and larger L2 per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB) give the Core 9 273PE a structural advantage in cache-sensitive workloads. The i5-14500T counters with a lower TDP of 35, which positions it for thermally constrained environments.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 9 273PE. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core 9 273PE scores 31288 against 11790 for the i5-14500T, a 165.4% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. The R23 single-core test also goes heavily to the Core 9 273PE: 4417 versus 1838, a 140.3% margin.

Cinebench R15 and R20 results follow the same pattern. In R15 multicore, the Core 9 273PE scores 3153 versus 2022, a 55.9% lead. In R15 single-core, it scores 445 versus 252, a 76.6% lead. The R20 multicore test shows 13140 versus 8177, a 60.7% lead, and R20 single-core repeats the exact 60.7% delta with 1855 versus 1154.

PassMark tests reveal the breadth of the Core 9 273PE's advantage. Data compression shows 405885 versus 262417, a 54.7% lead. Data encryption shows 22719 versus 15410, a 47.4% lead. Extended instructions show 24630 versus 16043, a 53.5% lead. Find prime numbers shows 203 versus 81, a 150.6% lead. Floating point math shows 107884 versus 58869, an 83.3% lead. Integer math shows 139410 versus 80922, a 72.3% lead. The multithread test shows 36810 versus 22910, a 60.7% lead. Physics shows 3120 versus 1288, a 142.2% lead. Random string sorting shows 45098 versus 28462, a 58.4% lead.

The one exception is PassMark single-thread, where the i5-14500T scores 3736 against 3650, a 2.3% edge. The database records this same result twice under the test names passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread. This narrow victory does not shift the overall picture, as the Core 9 273PE wins every other recorded comparison.

The nearest rival data provides context for each processor's standing. The Core 9 273PE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, which has an average score of 49796 and a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-14600KF, which has an average score of 49394 and a delta of 0.9%. It trails the Intel Core i9-13980HX (50398, -1.1%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (50448, -1.2%). The i5-14500T sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054, 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28032, 0.1%), and the Intel Core i9-12900H (28003, 0.2%). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128, -0.2%).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.30 GHz for the Core 9 273PE versus 1.70 GHz for the i5-14500T. Boost clocks differ: 5.70 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP differs: 65 versus 35.

Cache configurations differ. The Core 9 273PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The i5-14500T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

The Core 9 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14500T has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. The Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i5-14500T uses Raptor Lake-R. The i5-14500T has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core 9 273PE has no die size recorded.

Release dates differ: 2026-03-08 for the Core 9 273PE and 2024-01-07 for the i5-14500T. Launch MSRP differs: $549 for the Core 9 273PE and $232 for the i5-14500T. Part numbers differ: SA4QD versus SRN3P. Both are active production parts, use the same socket, support the same memory types, have dual-channel memory buses, support ECC memory, use the same PCIe configuration, and have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PE delivers substantially higher scores in nearly every benchmark category. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31288 is 165.4% higher than the i5-14500T's 11790. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4417 is 140.3% higher than 1838. Its average benchmark score of 49845 is roughly 77.6% higher than the i5-14500T's 28065, and it sits 10 percentile points higher.

The i5-14500T holds one meaningful advantage in the data: PassMark single-thread performance, where it leads by 2.3%. It also operates at a lower TDP of 35, which is 30 points below the Core 9 273PE's 65. For use cases where power draw is the primary constraint, that difference is relevant. The i5-14500T also has a lower launch MSRP of $232, but pricing analysis is outside the scope of this benchmark review.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, single-core responsiveness, cache capacity, or memory bandwidth, the data favors the Core 9 273PE without qualification. The only recorded category where the i5-14500T wins is the narrow single-thread PassMark test, and that margin is small relative to the Core 9 273PE's leads elsewhere.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in multi-core compute. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 165.4% lead, and Cinebench R20 multicore shows a 60.7% lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 55.9% lead. PassMark multithread shows a 60.7% lead. PassMark physics shows a 142.2% lead. These results indicate a processor built for rendering, simulation, and parallel workloads.

The Core 9 273PE also wins in most single-core tests. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 76.6% lead, R20 single-core shows a 60.7% lead, and R23 single-core shows a 140.3% lead. The PassMark single-thread test is the lone exception, with the i5-14500T ahead by 2.3%.

The Core 9 273PE dominates specialized compute tests. Data compression shows a 54.7% lead, data encryption shows a 47.4% lead, extended instructions show a 53.5% lead, find prime numbers shows a 150.6% lead, floating point math shows an 83.3% lead, integer math shows a 72.3% lead, and random string sorting shows a 58.4% lead. These results cover encryption, string handling, and math-heavy operations.

The Intel Core i5-14500T wins in the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, both scoring 3736 against 3650. This 2.3% margin indicates a slight edge in that specific measurement methodology. The i5-14500T also carries a lower TDP of 35, which suggests it fits into thermal envelopes that the Core 9 273PE cannot match. The i5-14500T has more physical cores (14 versus 12), but the Core 9 273PE's 24 threads exceed the i5-14500T's 20, and the benchmark results show the thread advantage translating into higher scores.

The data does not show any workload category outside PassMark single-thread where the i5-14500T leads. For users prioritizing the highest recorded scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites, the Core 9 273PE is the consistent choice. For users prioritizing the lowest TDP or the specific PassMark single-thread metric, the i5-14500T has a documented edge.