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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark database records a complete sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PQE, which wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i3-14100T. The most decisive margins appear in multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads, where the Core 9 273PQE's larger core count and higher clock speeds produce leads that range from roughly 183% to over 308%.

Multi-core rendering and productivity: The Core 9 273PQE dominates in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, with deltas of 237.5% or 237.6% across all three. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190 versus 11,612 for the i3-14100T. This gap is consistent with the 12-core, 24-thread configuration versus the 4-core, 8-thread layout of the i3-14100T. The PassMark multithread test shows a similar 237.5% delta, reinforcing that heavily parallel workloads are the primary domain of the Core 9 273PQE.

Integer and floating-point math: The largest percentage wins for the Core 9 273PQE occur in PassMark integer math (308.6% ahead) and floating-point math (300.1% ahead). The Core 9 273PQE scores 164,629 in integer math versus 40,292 for the i3-14100T, and 125,546 versus 31,379 in floating-point math. These results indicate the Core 9 273PQE delivers more than three times the arithmetic throughput in these synthetic tests.

Data compression and encryption: The Core 9 273PQE also excels in PassMark data compression, scoring 585,752 versus 152,636 for the i3-14100T, a delta of 283.8%. Data encryption shows a 276% delta, with scores of 29,636 and 7,881 respectively. These workloads benefit from the higher thread count and larger cache pool of the Core 9 273PQE.

Single-thread performance: The i3-14100T is closest to the Core 9 273PQE in single-threaded tests, but still loses. In PassMark single-thread, the Core 9 273PQE scores 4,573 versus 3,498 for the i3-14100T, a 30.7% delta. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a 237.5% delta (5,532 versus 1,639), which is unusual because single-core gaps are typically smaller than multi-core gaps. The data indicates the Core 9 273PQE's 5.90 GHz boost clock substantially outpaces the i3-14100T's 4.40 GHz boost clock.

Where the i3-14100T is competitive: The i3-14100T does not win any benchmark in the database. However, its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs shows it is not a weak processor overall. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100F and AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, with average scores within 0.2% of its own. The i3-14100T's 35 W TDP and compact 163 mm² die make it suitable for thermally constrained systems, but in raw performance terms, the database records no workload where it surpasses the Core 9 273PQE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform and both use Intel's 10 nm process node, but their underlying designs diverge significantly.

Codename and generation: The Core 9 273PQE is based on Bartlett Lake, listed as part of the Core 9 generation. The i3-14100T uses Raptor Lake-R, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series (Raptor Lake Refresh). This generational split explains differences in core counts, cache sizes, and clock speeds.

Core and thread counts: The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads. This 3x difference in both cores and threads is the single largest architectural gap between the two. The Core 9 273PQE's base clock is 3.40 GHz and boost clock is 5.90 GHz, versus 2.70 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost for the i3-14100T.

Cache hierarchy: Both processors have an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: 2 MB per core for the Core 9 273PQE versus 1.25 MB per core for the i3-14100T. The L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PQE versus 12 MB shared on the i3-14100T. The Core 9 273PQE thus has triple the L3 capacity and larger per-core L2.

Integrated graphics: The Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the i3-14100T has UHD Graphics 730. Both are integrated GPUs, but the 770 model is the higher-tier part.

Power and thermal design: The Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 W, more than three times the i3-14100T's 35 W. This reflects the Core 9 273PQE's higher core count and clock speeds, and it has practical implications for cooling and power delivery requirements.

Memory and PCIe: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The Core 9 273PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i3-14100T's memory bandwidth is not listed in the database. Both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory.

Die size and release timing: The i3-14100T has a die size of 163 mm²; the Core 9 273PQE's die size is not recorded. The i3-14100T was released on 2024-01-07, while the Core 9 273PQE's release date is 2026-03-08. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 17 head-to-head comparisons, and the Core 9 273PQE wins every one. The smallest delta is 30.7% in PassMark single-thread tests, and the largest is 308.6% in PassMark integer math.

Cinebench multi-core: In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 3,950 versus 1,170 for the i3-14100T, a 237.6% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 16,459 versus 4,877 (237.5% delta). Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 39,190 versus 11,612 (237.5% delta). The consistency of these deltas across R15, R20, and R23 indicates the relative performance gap is stable regardless of the rendering workload length.

Cinebench single-core: Cinebench R15 single-core has the Core 9 273PQE at 557 versus 165 for the i3-14100T (237.6% delta). R20 single-core is 2,323 versus 688 (237.6% delta), and R23 single-core is 5,532 versus 1,639 (237.5% delta). These single-core deltas match the multi-core deltas almost exactly, which is notable because single-core tests typically compress the gap between processors with different core counts. The data indicates the Core 9 273PQE's clock advantage, 5.90 GHz versus 4.40 GHz, is large enough to offset the architectural similarities.

PassMark math workloads: PassMark integer math shows the largest delta at 308.6%, with scores of 164,629 and 40,292. PassMark floating-point math is close behind at 300.1% (125,546 versus 31,379). PassMark find prime numbers shows a 253.6% delta (198 versus 56). These results suggest the Core 9 273PQE's core count and cache capacity provide outsized benefits in arithmetic-heavy synthetic tests.

PassMark data workloads: PassMark data compression shows a 283.8% delta (585,752 versus 152,636). PassMark data encryption shows a 276% delta (29,636 versus 7,881). PassMark extended instructions shows a 272% delta (38,743 versus 10,414). These workloads benefit from the Core 9 273PQE's larger L3 cache and higher thread count.

PassMark other tests: PassMark random string sorting has a 241.3% delta (53,167 versus 15,579). PassMark physics has the smallest multi-threaded delta at 183% (2,754 versus 973). PassMark multithread is at 237.5% (46,107 versus 13,662). PassMark single-thread shows the overall smallest delta at 30.7% (4,573 versus 3,498), which is the only benchmark where the i3-14100T comes within a third of the Core 9 273PQE's score.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Core 9 273PQE in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Core 9 273PQE leads by 237.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (39,190 versus 11,612) and by 237.5% in PassMark multithread (46,107 versus 13,662). The largest multi-threaded delta is 308.6% in PassMark integer math.

Q: Does the i3-14100T win any benchmark against the Core 9 273PQE?

A: No. The database records 17 head-to-head comparisons, and the Core 9 273PQE wins all 17. The i3-14100T's closest result is PassMark single-thread, where it trails by 30.7%.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?

A: The Core 9 273PQE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the i3-14100T uses UHD Graphics 730. Both processors have the same socket and support the same memory types (DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode).

Q: Are both processors on the same socket and process node?

A: Yes. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and Intel's 10 nm process node. However, the Core 9 273PQE is based on Bartlett Lake, while the i3-14100T is based on Raptor Lake-R.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both have 80 KB L1 per core. The Core 9 273PQE has 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3. The i3-14100T has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 W, while the i3-14100T has a TDP of 35 W. This is a 90 W difference, which affects cooling and power supply requirements for systems using each processor.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.90 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Die size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

| 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 | UHD Graphics 730 |

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

| Launch MSRP | $589 | $134 |

| Part number | SA4Q9 | SRMX0 |

The two processors share the same manufacturer, socket, process node, foundry, memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support, PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes), market segment (desktop), production status (active), and multiplier lock state (both locked). The Core 9 273PQE's 125 W TDP versus the i3-14100T's 35 W TDP is the largest power-related difference, and it aligns with the performance gap seen in the benchmark data. The i3-14100T's release date is over two years earlier, and its launch MSRP is $134 compared to $589 for the Core 9 273PQE. The Core 9 273PQE sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the i3-14100T sits at the 71st percentile.