Intel Core 9 273PE vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the only one of these two processors with recorded benchmark data in the database. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no rival comparisons on file. This makes a direct numerical head-to-head impossible. The 273PE's recorded results stand alone as the reference point for performance expectations.

The Core 9 273PE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,288 and a single-core score of 4,417. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13,140 multi-core and 1,855 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 3,153 multi-core and 445 single-core. These scores place the 273PE at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 49,845.

Passmark results for the 273PE show strong integer and floating-point throughput. Integer math scores 139,410, floating-point math scores 107,884, and extended instructions score 24,630. Data compression reaches 405,885, while data encryption scores 22,719. Prime number finding scores 203, random string sorting scores 45,098, and physics simulation scores 3,120. The multi-thread Passmark score is 36,810, and single-thread performance is 3,650.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the 273PE's standing. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has an average score of 49,796, which is 0.1% lower than the 273PE's 49,845 average. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49,394, putting it 0.9% behind. The Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50,398, which is 1.1% ahead of the 273PE. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448, 1.2% ahead. The 273PE sits within a tight band of roughly one percent above or below these four rivals, indicating closely matched aggregate performance.

Because the i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded, there is no basis for comparing its measured output against the 273PE or any other processor. The database shows the 14901KE at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, but with an average benchmark score of zero, that percentile appears to reflect an absence of data rather than measured performance.

The Verdict

The data supports selecting the Intel Core 9 273PE for any workload where measured performance matters. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, and a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark results placing it in the 90th percentile. The Intel Core i9-14901KE offers 8 cores and 16 threads with a 5.80 GHz boost clock, but the database contains no benchmark scores for it, so its real-world standing cannot be verified from recorded measurements.

The 273PE's average benchmark score of 49,845 puts it statistically level with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49,796, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49,394, 0.9% behind). It trails the Intel Core i9-13980HX (50,398, 1.1% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (50,448, 1.2% ahead) by similarly small margins. These deltas are minor, meaning the 273PE competes directly with those processors in aggregate database scores.

For the i9-14901KE, the lack of recorded benchmarks means no verdict on performance can be drawn from the database. It has a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.30 GHz), a slightly higher boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 5.70 GHz), and an unlocked multiplier, but these specification advantages are not corroborated by any measured scores. The 14901KE has fewer cores (8 versus 12) and fewer threads (16 versus 24), which typically favors the 273PE in heavily threaded workloads, though the 14901KE's higher clocks could benefit lightly threaded tasks.

The verdict from the recorded data is clear: the Core 9 273PE is the only processor in this comparison with demonstrated performance. The i9-14901KE remains an unmeasured entry.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PE wins in every category where the database has results. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 2.30 GHz base clock and 5.70 GHz boost clock supports both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,288 and Passmark multi-thread score of 36,810 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4,417 and Passmark single-thread score of 3,650 show competitive lightly threaded performance as well.

The 273PE's Passmark data also indicates specific strengths. Data compression at 405,885 and integer math at 139,410 are the highest recorded scores among its Passmark tests, suggesting strong performance in compression and calculation-heavy tasks. Floating-point math at 107,884 and extended instructions at 24,630 reinforce general compute capability. Random string sorting at 45,098 and encryption at 22,719 round out the workload profile.

The i9-14901KE has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmarks. Its specification sheet shows 8 cores, 16 threads, a 3.80 GHz base clock, and a 5.80 GHz boost clock, which could theoretically favor single-threaded and lightly threaded tasks due to higher clocks. The unlocked multiplier also permits overclocking, which could raise performance above stock levels. However, none of this is reflected in measured scores, so the database cannot confirm any actual win for the 14901KE.

In practical terms, the 273PE is the processor with demonstrated multi-threaded and single-threaded results. The 14901KE's potential advantages in clock speed and overclocking headroom remain speculative without benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has a recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,288. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database.

Q: How does the Core 9 273PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 273PE's average benchmark score of 49,845 is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49,796) and 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49,394). It is 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-13980HX (50,398) and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (50,448).

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

A: The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core 9 273PE's 5.70 GHz boost clock.

Q: Does the Core 9 273PE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core 9 273PE has ECC memory support. The Core i9-14901KE also supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for both processors?

A: Both the Core 9 273PE and the Core i9-14901KE are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both processors are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node.

Cache configurations are identical. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither processor has 3D V-Cache. The die size is listed only for the 14901KE at 257 mm², while the 273PE has no recorded die size.

Memory support matches as well. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is supported on both. The 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 14901KE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe connectivity is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ, with the 273PE using UHD Graphics 730 and the 14901KE using UHD Graphics 770. The 14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the 273PE does not. The 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549, while the 14901KE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the 273PE runs at 2.30 GHz, while the 14901KE runs at 3.80 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the 273PE at 5.70 GHz and the 14901KE at 5.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs. The 273PE has a TDP of 65, while the 14901KE has a TDP of 125. Both use the Intel Socket 1700. The 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 14901KE has no memory bandwidth figure. Die size is recorded for the 14901KE at 257 mm² but not for the 273PE.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the 273PE versus UHD Graphics 770 on the 14901KE. The multiplier is locked on the 273PE and unlocked on the 14901KE. Release dates differ, with the 273PE released in 2026 and the 14901KE in 2024. The 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549, while the 14901KE has no launch MSRP. Part numbers also differ: SA4QD for the 273PE and Q49DSRNJC for the 14901KE.