Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core i3-14100F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i3-14100F. The largest margins appear in PassMark integer math, where the Core 9 273PQE scores 164629 against 45357, a delta of 263%. Floating point math shows a 255% advantage (125546 vs 35370). These are not marginal differences; they represent a fundamentally different performance class.

Cinebench results reinforce the same conclusion. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 versus 13084 for the i3-14100F, a 199.5% delta. Single-core R23 shows 5532 versus 1847, also 199.5% ahead. The consistency across R15, R20, and R23 is striking: every multi-core and single-core Cinebench test lands between 199.5% and 199.7% in favor of the Core 9 273PQE. This uniformity suggests the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

The narrowest win is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 versus 3778, a 21% delta. This is still a clear victory, but it is the only benchmark where the i3-14100F comes within a quarter of the Core 9 273PQE's score. Single-threaded workloads compress the gap considerably compared to multi-threaded ones.

PassMark data compression shows a 232.6% delta (585752 vs 176106), and data encryption shows 232.2% (29636 vs 8922). Extended instructions score 38743 versus 11984, a 223.3% delta. Random string sorting, at 53167 versus 17596, represents a 202.2% advantage. Even the smallest multi-threaded margin, PassMark multithread at 199%, is a near-tripling of the i3-14100F's output.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded benchmark, so the differentiation lies in the magnitude of its wins rather than which processor takes specific tests. The data shows three distinct tiers of advantage.

First, integer and floating point math workloads show the largest gaps at 263% and 255% respectively. These are compute-heavy tasks that scale directly with core count and thread count. The Core 9 273PQE's 12 cores and 24 threads overwhelm the i3-14100F's 4 cores and 8 threads in parallel arithmetic.

Second, memory and data manipulation tasks, including data compression (232.6%), encryption (232.2%), and random string sorting (202.2%), show advantages in the 200% to 233% range. These workloads benefit from the Core 9 273PQE's larger L3 cache (36 MB vs 12 MB) and higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s recorded for the Core 9 273PQE; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i3-14100F).

Third, single-threaded performance shows the smallest gap at 21%. The i3-14100F's 4.70 GHz boost clock is respectable, but the Core 9 273PQE's 5.90 GHz boost clock plus its architectural advantages still deliver a clear win. For applications that depend heavily on single-thread speed, the i3-14100F is comparatively less disadvantaged, but it still loses.

The i3-14100F has no benchmark wins in the database. Its best relative performance is in PassMark single-thread tests, where it trails by 21%, and its worst is in integer math, where it trails by 263%. There is no use case in the recorded data where the i3-14100F leads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 and the same 10 nm process node, but their underlying designs diverge sharply. The Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i3-14100F uses Raptor Lake-R. The Core 9 273PQE is listed as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation, whereas the i3-14100F belongs to Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Core counts differ by a factor of three: 12 cores and 24 threads for the Core 9 273PQE versus 4 cores and 8 threads for the i3-14100F. The L2 cache also differs per core: 2 MB per core on the Core 9 273PQE versus 1.25 MB per core on the i3-14100F. The L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PQE versus 12 MB shared on the i3-14100F, a threefold difference that aligns with the core count ratio.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. The Core 9 273PQE has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 5.90 GHz boost clock. The i3-14100F has a 3.50 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. The i3-14100F actually starts with a slightly higher base clock, but the Core 9 273PQE's boost advantage of 1.20 GHz is decisive. Thermal design power reflects the performance gap: 125 W for the Core 9 273PQE versus 58 W for the i3-14100F.

Integrated graphics differentiate the pair. The Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (N/A). Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The die size is recorded only for the i3-14100F at 163 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PQE.

The release dates place the i3-14100F in January 2024 and the Core 9 273PQE in March 2026. The Core 9 273PQE's launch MSRP is $589. The i3-14100F's launch MSRP is $109. Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false) and remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Core 9 273PQE leads in every single-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 5532 versus 1847, a 199.5% delta. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4573 versus 3778, a 21% delta.

Q: How much larger is the Core 9 273PQE's L3 cache?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB shared L3 cache, while the i3-14100F has 12 MB shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PQE also has 2 MB L2 per core versus 1.25 MB L2 per core on the i3-14100F.

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 273PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i3-14100F.

Q: Does the i3-14100F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). The Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the core count difference?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. This threefold core advantage drives the large multi-threaded benchmark deltas.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz, while the i3-14100F boosts to 4.70 GHz. The i3-14100F has a slightly higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 3.40 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor in every measured dimension. It wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with deltas ranging from 21% to 263%. Its average benchmark score is 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The i3-14100F averages 18519, in the 72nd percentile.

The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PQE are the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (average score 66159, delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (65914, delta 0.3%), Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (66855, delta -1.1%), and AMD EPYC 4465P (66925, delta -1.2%). These are the processors in its performance neighborhood. The i3-14100F's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13420H (18511, delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE (18505, delta 0.1%), Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, delta 0.8%), and Intel Core 7 360 (18374, delta 0.8%).

The Core 9 273PQE sits in a completely different performance tier. Its 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs versus the i3-14100F's 72nd percentile quantifies the gap. The i3-14100F is a capable entry-level desktop processor, but the Core 9 273PQE delivers roughly triple the multi-threaded performance in most tests and a 21% single-thread advantage.

For workloads that depend on parallel computation, the Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice. For single-threaded tasks, it still wins, though by a smaller margin. The i3-14100F's advantages are limited to lower power consumption (58 W TDP versus 125 W) and a lower launch MSRP, but performance data shows no benchmark where it leads.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PQE | Intel Core i3-14100F |

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

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.90 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 58 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

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

| Launch MSRP | $589 | $109 |

| Part Number | SA4Q9 | SRMX2 |

Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and locked multipliers. Both are desktop parts in active production. The Core 9 273PQE carries a higher launch MSRP, which the performance data justifies through its dominant benchmark results across all recorded tests.