Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 17 direct comparisons between the Intel Core i7-14700 and the Intel Core 9 273PE. The i7-14700 takes 11 wins, while the Core 9 273PE takes 6. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The largest single-core victory belongs to the Core 9 273PE. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 4417 against 2080 for the i7-14700, a 52.9% advantage. That is the most extreme delta in either direction across the entire head-to-head set. Cinebench R15 single-core tells a similar story, with the Core 9 273PE ahead by 32.8% (445 versus 299). These are decisive, generation-defining gaps in lightly threaded work.

The i7-14700 fights back in multi-core throughput. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 4061 versus 3153, a 28.8% lead. The picture shifts in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PE reverses the result, scoring 31288 against 28398, a 9.2% margin. The two Cinebench multi-core tests disagree, which points to different scaling behaviors under different workload lengths.

PassMark results split cleanly by task type. The i7-14700 dominates data compression (498198 versus 405885, 22.7% ahead), data encryption (29601 versus 22719, 30.3% ahead), extended instructions (28388 versus 24630, 15.3% ahead), integer math (154535 versus 139410, 10.8% ahead), and random string sorting (54340 versus 45098, 20.5% ahead). The Core 9 273PE wins passmark physics (3120 versus 2226, 28.7% ahead), find prime numbers (203 versus 164, 19.2% ahead), and floating point math, though the last is close at 107884 versus 106716, a 1.1% edge.

In the remaining tests, the i7-14700 shows consistent but moderate advantages. Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core both go to the i7-14700 by 9.5%. PassMark multi-thread also lands at 9.5% for the i7-14700 (40318 versus 36810). PassMark single-thread, recorded twice in the database, favors the i7-14700 by 16.1% (4236 versus 3650).

One notable anomaly: the Core 9 273PE wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 9.2%, yet loses Cinebench R20 multi-core by 9.5% and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 28.8%. The Core 9 also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by a massive 52.9%, yet loses Cinebench R20 single-core by 9.5%. These contradictory results suggest workload duration and instruction mix heavily influence which processor comes out on top.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, and the same foundry, Intel. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, both support ECC memory, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configuration differs sharply. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. That is a 40% difference in core count, but only a 14.3% difference in thread count, indicating the Core 9 relies more heavily on simultaneous multithreading.

Clock speeds favor the Core 9 273PE. Its base clock is 2.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700, and its boost clock reaches 5.70 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. The Core 9 also has a larger shared L3 cache, 36 MB versus 33 MB. Both have the same L1 and L2 cache structure: 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core.

The die size is only recorded for the i7-14700 at 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PE has no die size entry. The i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, while the Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no separate architecture field recorded.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i7-14700 ships with UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 9 273PE ships with UHD Graphics 730. The memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 9 273PE at 89.6 GB/s, with no figure listed for the i7-14700.

Release dates are far apart. The i7-14700 launched on 2024-01-07, while the Core 9 273PE launched on 2026-03-08. The production status for both remains Active. The i7-14700 carries the part number SRN40, and the Core 9 273PE carries SA4QD.

Where Each One Wins

The data paints a clear picture of two distinct usage profiles. The i7-14700 wins heavily in tasks that stress integer arithmetic, data movement, and compression. Its 20-core, 28-thread configuration gives it a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads that can saturate all available execution units.

Specific wins for the i7-14700 include data compression (22.7% ahead), data encryption (30.3% ahead), integer math (10.8% ahead), random string sorting (20.5% ahead), and extended instructions (15.3% ahead). It also wins the multi-thread PassMark score by 9.5% and both Cinebench R20 tests by 9.5% each. For workloads like database operations, file archiving, encryption, and integer-heavy computation, the i7-14700 is the stronger choice.

The Core 9 273PE wins in single-core throughput, physics simulation, and prime number finding. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is more than double that of the i7-14700, a 52.9% advantage. It also leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 32.8%, passmark physics by 28.7%, and find prime numbers by 19.2%. The floating point math win is narrow at 1.1%, but it is still a win.

The Core 9 also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 9.2%, which is surprising given its lower core count. This suggests that in that specific benchmark, the higher clocks and larger L3 cache compensate for having fewer physical cores. Users running Cinebench R23 as a standard render test would see the Core 9 ahead, but users running Cinebench R15 or R20 would see the opposite.

For general desktop responsiveness, the Core 9 273PE holds the edge in single-threaded tests, which often correlate with UI interaction and lightly threaded applications. For content creation that scales across many threads, the i7-14700 is generally ahead, with the caveat that R23 multi-core goes the other way.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The i7-14700 has 8 more cores and 4 more threads.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 9 273PE scores 4417 versus 2080 for the i7-14700, a 52.9% advantage. The largest win for the i7-14700 is in passmark data encryption, where it leads by 30.3%.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core workloads?

A: The results are mixed. The i7-14700 wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 28.8% and Cinebench R20 multi-core by 9.5%, but the Core 9 273PE wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 9.2%. PassMark multi-thread favors the i7-14700 by 9.5%.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. The Core 9 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i7-14700.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700. Both also provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes and have a 65 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the i7-14700 boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Core 9 also has a higher base clock at 2.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core 9 273PE |

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

| Cores | 20 | 12 |

| Threads | 28 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Bartlett Lake |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not recorded |

| Generation | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | $549 |

| Part Number | SRN40 | SA4QD |

Shared specifications: Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, 65 W TDP, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, Active production status, locked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports two different purchasing decisions depending on workload priorities. The Intel Core i7-14700 is the choice for users whose primary tasks involve integer math, data compression, encryption, and general multi-threaded throughput. It wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, and its wins include the largest margins in the data encryption test (30.3%) and data compression test (22.7%). Its 20-core, 28-thread configuration provides a clear structural advantage in heavily parallel integer workloads.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the choice for single-threaded performance and physics-based simulation. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4417 is more than double the i7-14700's 2080, and it also wins passmark physics by a wide 28.7% margin. It has the higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz and a larger L3 cache at 36 MB, which explains its single-core dominance. Users running Cinebench R23 specifically, whether single or multi-core, will see the Core 9 ahead.

The contradictory multi-core results require attention. The i7-14700 wins multi-core in R15 and R20, but loses in R23. The Core 9 wins R23 multi-core despite having 8 fewer cores. This means benchmark selection matters enormously. A user relying solely on Cinebench R23 would conclude the Core 9 is faster in multi-threaded rendering, while a user relying on R15 or R20 would reach the opposite conclusion.

The i7-14700 also holds a notable advantage in the aggregate benchmark score. Its average benchmark score is 52301, compared to 49845 for the Core 9 273PE. The i7-14700 sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 9 sits at the 90th percentile. The nearest rivals for the i7-14700 include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H at a 0.2% delta and the AMD EPYC 8124P at a 0.3% delta. The Core 9's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at a 0.1% delta and the Intel Core i9-13980HX at a 1.1% delta in the Core 9's favor.

The launch MSRP, recorded once for each, differs by $165 in favor of the i7-14700. The i7-14700 launched on 2024-01-07, and the Core 9 273PE launched on 2026-03-08. Both remain in Active production.

For users who value raw multi-threaded integer performance and a lower launch MSRP, the i7-14700 is the data-backed recommendation. For users who value single-core speed, physics simulation, and the specific Cinebench R23 workload, the Core 9 273PE is the data-backed recommendation. The correct choice depends entirely on which benchmarks match the intended software.