Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

The Intel Core 9 273PE and Intel Core i5-14600T are both desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but they target different performance tiers. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the Core 9 273PE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the i5-14600T takes only 2. The Core 9 273PE sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 49845, placing it slightly above the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.9%. The i5-14600T holds the 83rd percentile, with an average score of 32707, nearly matching the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with a 0% delta. The i5-14600T is the low-power choice, with a 35 W TDP and a 1.80 GHz base clock, while the Core 9 273PE uses 65 W and starts at 2.30 GHz. The Core 9 273PE also boosts higher, reaching 5.70 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for the i5-14600T. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PE is $549, and the i5-14600T launched at $255.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the processor for workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.70 GHz boost clock, deliver a 39.4% lead over the i5-14600T in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 31288 against 22447. The data confirms this advantage across nearly every recorded test, including PassMark integer math, where it scores 139410 versus 95112, a 46.6% advantage. This processor belongs in a desktop built for rendering, compilation, or heavy scientific workloads. The 90th percentile ranking and average score of 49845 place it in the same class as the Intel Core i9-13980HX, which it trails by only 1.1%.

The Intel Core i5-14600T is the choice when power draw is the primary constraint. Its 35 W TDP is nearly half that of the Core 9 273PE, yet it retains 14 cores and 20 threads. The single-threaded PassMark result of 3744 actually beats the Core 9 273PE's 3650 by 2.5%, the only meaningful win for the i5-14600T outside of the redundant duplicate PassMark single-thread entry. For a compact desktop, an always-on system, or a build where thermals are tight, the i5-14600T offers competitive single-core performance with a much lower power envelope. Its average benchmark score of 32707 places it at the 83rd percentile, essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, which shows a 0.1% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PE wins decisively in every multi-core and compute-heavy category. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show a consistent 39.4% advantage. The largest gaps appear in PassMark physics, where it scores 3120 against 1873, a 66.6% lead, and floating-point math, 107884 versus 64726, a 66.7% lead. The extended instructions test shows a 45% advantage, scoring 24630 versus 16985. Data compression and encryption also favor the Core 9 273PE, with leads of 34.5% and 24.7% respectively. The PassMark multithread score of 36810 versus 26409 confirms the same pattern, a 39.4% lead.

The i5-14600T wins only in the PassMark single-thread and its duplicate singlethread test, scoring 3744 versus 3650, a 2.5% margin. This result is noteworthy because the i5-14600T has a lower boost clock of 5.10 GHz compared to 5.70 GHz, yet it still edges out the Core 9 273PE in this specific test. The i5-14600T also has 14 cores and a die size of 257 mm², but the Core 9 273PE compensates with higher clocks and more cache. For everyday responsiveness, the i5-14600T holds its own, but for any sustained multi-core load, the Core 9 273PE pulls ahead by a wide margin.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 9 generation, while the i5-14600T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the i5-14600T uses 14 cores and 20 threads. The core count difference is notable: the i5-14600T has two more physical cores, but the Core 9 273PE has four more threads, indicating a different core configuration. The Core 9 273PE also carries a larger L3 cache at 36 MB shared, compared to 24 MB shared for the i5-14600T. Both share the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core and L2 cache of 2 MB per core.

The integrated graphics differ: the Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600T uses UHD Graphics 770. Memory support is identical, with DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory bus, and ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is also the same, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 9 273PE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14600T has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The i5-14600T has a documented die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PE has none listed. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not possible on either.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T's 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor is better for multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE leads by 39.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 31288 versus 22447, and by 39.4% in PassMark multithread, scoring 36810 versus 26409.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14600T win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3744 versus 3650 for the Core 9 273PE, a 2.5% margin.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 9 273PE and the Intel Core i5-14600T list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-14600T has a TDP of 35 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the head-to-head data is the consistency of the Core 9 273PE's multi-core lead. Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the delta is nearly identical, at 39.4% or 39.5%. The R23 multi-core score of 31288 versus 22447 is a gap of 8841 points. The single-core Cinebench results show a similar pattern, with a 39.5% lead in R15 single-core, 445 versus 319, and a 39.4% lead in R23 single-core, 4417 versus 3169. This suggests the Core 9 273PE has a fundamental clock and architecture advantage in these tests, not just a thread-count advantage.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core 9 273PE is strongest. The floating-point math test shows a 66.7% lead, 107884 versus 64726, and the physics test shows a 66.6% lead, 3120 versus 1873. The find prime numbers test shows the largest percentage gap of all, 67.8%, with scores of 203 versus 121. Integer math also favors the Core 9 273PE, 139410 versus 95112, a 46.6% lead. The extended instructions test shows a 45% lead, 24630 versus 16985.

The i5-14600T's win in PassMark single-thread is the exception that stands out. Its 3744 score beats the Core 9 273PE's 3650 by 2.5%. This is the only benchmark where the lower-power chip outperforms its larger sibling, and it appears twice in the data, once as "passmark_single_thread" and once as "passmark_singlethread". The data also shows the i5-14600T trailing in data compression, 301827 versus 405885, a 34.5% gap, and in data encryption, 18226 versus 22719, a 24.7% gap. Random string sorting shows a 31.4% lead for the Core 9 273PE, 45098 versus 34310. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Core 9 273PE wins 15, with the i5-14600T taking only the single-thread pair.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz for the Core 9 273PE and 1.80 GHz for the i5-14600T. Boost clocks are 5.70 GHz and 5.10 GHz respectively. The TDP is 65 W for the Core 9 273PE and 35 W for the i5-14600T. The codename differs, with Bartlett Lake for the Core 9 273PE and Raptor Lake-R for the i5-14600T. The generation field lists "Core 9 (Bartlett Lake)" for the former and "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" for the latter.

The L3 cache is 36 MB shared for the Core 9 273PE and 24 MB shared for the i5-14600T. The i5-14600T has a documented die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PE has no die size listed. Memory bandwidth is listed as 89.6 GB/s for the Core 9 273PE, with no figure for the i5-14600T. The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PE and UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14600T. The part numbers are SA4QD for the Core 9 273PE and SRN46 for the i5-14600T. The release dates also differ, with the Core 9 273PE released on 2026-03-08 and the i5-14600T on 2024-01-07. Both share the same socket, process node, foundry, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, and locked multiplier status.