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

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F records an average benchmark score of 53,620, which places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PE records an average score of 49,845, placing it in the 90th percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core i7-14700F scores 35,122 versus 31,288 for the Core 9 273PE, a difference of 10.9% in favor of the i7-14700F. The same 10.9% delta appears across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests.

Q: Are there any tests where the Core 9 273PE wins?

A: Yes, the Core 9 273PE wins three head-to-head tests: PassMark find prime numbers (203 vs 176, a 15.3% advantage), PassMark floating point math (107,884 vs 107,005, a 0.8% advantage), and PassMark physics (3,120 vs 2,455, a 27.1% advantage).

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. Both use the Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Do both CPUs support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 9 273PE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i7-14700F does not have a bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

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

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core i7-14700F. It takes 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons and holds a 7.6% advantage in average benchmark score (53,620 vs 49,845). The i7-14700F leads in every Cinebench test, every single-thread PassMark test, and most multi-thread workloads. The Core 9 273PE is the better choice only for specific workloads: prime number finding, floating point math, and physics simulations. For general desktop use, rendering, compression, encryption, and integer math, the i7-14700F is the stronger processor according to the recorded data.

The Core 9 273PE does have a higher boost clock (5.70 GHz vs 5.40 GHz) and larger L3 cache (36 MB vs 33 MB), but these advantages do not translate into benchmark wins outside of the three PassMark subtests. The i7-14700F compensates with 8 additional cores and 4 additional threads. The Core 9 273PE also includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, while the i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, which is a relevant consideration for systems without a discrete GPU.

The data indicates that users prioritizing maximum multi-core throughput, single-core responsiveness, and data processing tasks should choose the Core i7-14700F. Users with physics-heavy simulations or floating point workloads may find the Core 9 273PE's 27.1% physics advantage and 0.8% floating point edge relevant, though these are narrow specialties within a broader 14-to-3 defeat.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core i7-14700F dominates the Cinebench suite with a consistent 10.9% lead across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i7 scores 3,540 against 3,153. Single-core R15 shows 499 versus 445, also a 10.8% gap. R20 multi-core delivers 14,751 for the i7 versus 13,140 for the Core 9, and R20 single-core shows 2,082 versus 1,855. R23 multi-core records 35,122 versus 31,288, while single-core R23 records 4,958 versus 4,417. The uniformity of the 10.9% delta across all Cinebench versions indicates a consistent multi-thread and single-thread advantage for the i7-14700F.

PassMark results show a wider spread. Data compression favors the i7-14700F by 19.8% (505,885 vs 405,885). Data encryption shows the largest gap at 24.6% (30,144 vs 22,719). Extended instructions run 13.8% faster on the i7 (28,564 vs 24,630). Integer math records 155,808 for the i7 versus 139,410 for the Core 9, a 10.5% difference. Multithread score is 41,317 versus 36,810, again a 10.9% delta. Random string sorting shows 55,918 versus 45,098, a 19.3% gap. Single-thread PassMark shows 4,257 versus 3,650, a 14.3% difference.

The Core 9 273PE wins three tests. Find prime numbers posts 203 versus 176, a 15.3% advantage. Floating point math shows a narrow 0.8% win (107,884 vs 107,005). Physics delivers the largest Core 9 win at 27.1% (3,120 vs 2,455). The physics result is notable because it is the only test where the Core 9 leads by double digits, and it is a large enough margin to suggest a meaningful architectural strength in that specific workload.

The overall win count stands at 14 for the i7-14700F and 3 for the Core 9 273PE. The average benchmark score confirms the trend: 53,620 for the i7 versus 49,845 for the Core 9, a 7.6% advantage. The i7-14700F also holds a higher percentile rank at 91 versus 90.

Specification Differences

The Core i7-14700F uses 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core 9 has a higher base clock at 2.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, and a higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. Both processors have a 65 W TDP.

L3 cache differs: the Core 9 273PE has 36 MB shared, while the i7-14700F has 33 MB shared. L1 and L2 cache are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively. Memory support is the same for both: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with ECC support. The Core 9 lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the i7 does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics. The i7-14700F has no integrated graphics. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PE is $549. The launch MSRP for the Core i7-14700F is $359. The die size for the i7-14700F is 257 mm²; the Core 9 273PE has no recorded die size. Both processors are locked (multiplier not unlocked) and use Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PE is built on Bartlett Lake architecture with the codename Bartlett Lake, part of the Core 9 generation. The i7-14700F uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process node by Intel.

The Bartlett Lake design in the Core 9 273PE pairs 12 cores with 24 threads, suggesting Hyper-Threading across all cores. The Raptor Lake-R design in the i7-14700F uses a hybrid configuration typical of that generation, with 20 cores and 28 threads. The i7-14700F has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PE has no die size figure in the database.

Cache architecture shares the same per-core L1 (80 KB) and L2 (2 MB) design, but the shared L3 differs: 36 MB for Bartlett Lake versus 33 MB for Raptor Lake-R. The Core 9 273PE adds integrated UHD Graphics 730, which is absent from the i7-14700F, indicating a different approach to integrated graphics inclusion between the two generations.

The release dates differ significantly. The Core 9 273PE entered production in March 2026, while the i7-14700F launched in January 2024. Both remain in active production status. Both support ECC memory, DDR4/DDR5, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The process node and foundry are identical (10 nm, Intel), meaning architectural differences rather than fabrication improvements account for the performance variations seen in the benchmarks.