Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PE compare to the Intel Core i7-14701E in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Core 9 273PE records an average benchmark score of 49845, while the Core i7-14701E records 33206. That places the Core 9 273PE in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 83rd percentile for the Core i7-14701E.

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

A: The Core 9 273PE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Core i7-14701E wins only 2, both of which are the PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors in any single benchmark?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Core 9 273PE scores 107884 versus 61873 for the Core i7-14701E, a delta of 74.4% in favor of the Core 9 273PE.

Q: Are both processors compatible with the same motherboard socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and both have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: Do both processors have the same integrated graphics?

A: No. The Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded PassMark testing?

A: The Core i7-14701E is ahead in PassMark single-thread, scoring 4305 against 3650 for the Core 9 273PE, a difference of 15.2% in favor of the Core i7-14701E.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations. The Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed under the Core 9 generation, while the Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, with the Raptor Lake Refresh generation label.

The core configuration differs substantially. The Core 9 273PE provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core i7-14701E provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Both are built on a 10 nm process node and produced by Intel, but the die size is only recorded for the Core i7-14701E at 257 mm²; the Core 9 273PE has no die size listed in the database.

Cache layouts are similar in the lower levels but diverge at the shared level. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is larger on the Core 9 273PE at 36 MB shared, versus 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14701E.

Clock behavior also differs. The Core 9 273PE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Core i7-14701E has a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz but a lower boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Both processors share the same 65 W TDP and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support is identical in type, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The Core 9 273PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i7-14701E has no memory bandwidth figure listed. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only.

The release dates are separated by about a year and a half. The Core i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30, and the Core 9 273PE on 2026-03-08. The Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549, while the Core i7-14701E has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent and large advantage for the Core 9 273PE across all six recorded tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core 9 273PE scores 3153 against 2237 for the Core i7-14701E, a 40.9% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a similar margin, 445 versus 315, which is 41.3% ahead. Cinebench R20 multicore results follow the same pattern: 13140 versus 9321, a 41% delta. The R20 single-core test shows 1855 versus 1315, also 41.1% ahead. Cinebench R23 multicore records 31288 versus 22195, a 41% delta, and R23 single-core records 4417 versus 3133, again 41% ahead.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core 9 273PE is strongest. Floating point math shows the biggest gulf, 107884 versus 61873, a 74.4% delta. Integer math is close behind at 71.4%, with scores of 139410 versus 81325. Data encryption shows a 52.9% lead, 22719 versus 14862. Random string sorting is 54.7% ahead, 45098 versus 29158. Data compression is 43.5% ahead, 405885 versus 282939. Extended instructions are 32.9% ahead, 24630 versus 18528. Multithread performance is 41% ahead, 36810 versus 26112. Physics tests show a 30.1% lead, 3120 versus 2399. Prime number finding is the narrowest PassMark win for the Core 9 273PE, at 15.3%, with scores of 203 versus 176.

The single exception to the Core 9 273PE's dominance is PassMark single-thread performance. The Core i7-14701E scores 4305 versus 3650, a 15.2% advantage. This result appears twice in the recorded data, under both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" test names, with identical scores.

The overall pattern in the recorded data is clear: the Core 9 273PE leads in every multicore and heavily threaded workload, while the Core i7-14701E holds a meaningful edge only in the single-thread PassMark test.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Core 9 273PE as the stronger processor for almost every workload measured. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration gives it a decisive advantage in Cinebench multicore tests, where it is consistently about 41% ahead of the Core i7-14701E. The same advantage carries into PassMark multithread, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and string sorting, where deltas range from 30.1% to 74.4%.

The Core i7-14701E does have one clear strength in the data: PassMark single-thread performance. Its score of 4305 beats the Core 9 273PE's 3650 by 15.2%. That result is the only recorded benchmark where the Core i7-14701E wins, and it appears in both single-thread test entries.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the split. The Core 9 273PE sits at 49845 average, which places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i7-14701E sits at 33206, in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PE include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 49796 average, just 0.1% behind, and the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 50398, which is 1.1% ahead. The Core i7-14701E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201, effectively tied at 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244, which is 0.1% ahead.

For users whose workloads scale across many threads, the Core 9 273PE is the clear choice from the data. For workloads that depend primarily on single-thread PassMark performance, the Core i7-14701E offers the better recorded result, but its overall average benchmark score is much lower.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ, with 2.30 GHz on the Core 9 273PE and 2.60 GHz on the Core i7-14701E. Boost clocks also differ, with 5.70 GHz on the Core 9 273PE and 5.40 GHz on the Core i7-14701E.

The codenames and generations are different. The Core 9 273PE is Bartlett Lake under the Core 9 generation, while the Core i7-14701E is Raptor Lake-R under the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The architecture field is recorded as null for the Core 9 273PE and as Raptor Lake for the Core i7-14701E.

L3 cache differs, with 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PE and 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14701E. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 9 273PE at 89.6 GB/s. Integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PE and UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i7-14701E. The die size is recorded only for the Core i7-14701E at 257 mm². Release dates differ, 2026-03-08 for the Core 9 273PE and 2024-06-30 for the Core i7-14701E. The Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549, while the Core i7-14701E has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers differ as well, with SA4QD for the Core 9 273PE and Q49FSRNJK for the Core i7-14701E.

Both processors share identical values for manufacturer, socket, process node, foundry, L1 cache per core, L2 cache per core, memory support type, memory bus width, ECC support, PCIe generation and lane count, TDP, market segment, production status, and multiplier unlock state.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PE wins in every Cinebench test recorded, both multicore and single-core. The deltas are tightly clustered between 40.9% and 41.3%, which indicates a broad architectural advantage that shows up regardless of thread count within the Cinebench suite. It also wins every PassMark test except the single-thread tests. The largest wins are in floating point math at 74.4% and integer math at 71.4%, which suggests workloads involving heavy mathematical computation benefit most from the Core 9 273PE. Data encryption, random string sorting, and data compression also show large advantages, with deltas of 52.9%, 54.7%, and 43.5% respectively. Multithread performance is 41% ahead, matching the Cinebench multicore margin.

The Core i7-14701E wins only the PassMark single-thread tests, with a 15.2% advantage over the Core 9 273PE. This suggests that for workloads that are strictly bound by single-thread PassMark performance, the Core i7-14701E has a measurable edge. However, this advantage does not appear in the Cinebench single-core tests, where the Core 9 273PE leads by 41% or more. The recorded data therefore indicates that the Core i7-14701E's single-thread win is specific to the PassMark methodology rather than a general single-thread advantage.

For use-case selection, the data supports the Core 9 273PE for multithreaded rendering, mathematical computation, encryption, compression, and sorting workloads. The Core i7-14701E is preferable only in scenarios where PassMark single-thread scores are the relevant metric. The overall benchmark average, percentile ranking, and the 15-to-2 win count all point to the Core 9 273PE as the dominant processor in the recorded measurements.