Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the Intel Core 9 273PQE and the Intel Core i5-14490F?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66099, while the Intel Core i5-14490F records 38149. The Core 9 273PQE sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 86th percentile for the i5-14490F.

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE leads in single-thread workloads. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 5532 versus 3247 for the i5-14490F, a 70.4% advantage. PassMark single-thread results show a smaller but still substantial gap: 4573 versus 3873, a delta of 18.1%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded rendering?

A: The Core 9 273PQE dominates multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 39190 versus 23000 for the i5-14490F, a 70.4% difference. The PassMark multithread test shows 46107 versus 28662, a 60.9% lead for the Core 9 273PQE.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket and memory types?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700 and support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 9 273PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the i5-14490F.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics support?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node, but the die size differs: the i5-14490F has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PQE.

The core configuration is a major differentiator. The Core 9 273PQE provides 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the i5-14490F provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache allocation also differs substantially. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Core 9 273PQE versus 1.25 MB on the i5-14490F. The shared L3 cache totals 36 MB on the Core 9 273PQE and 24 MB on the i5-14490F.

Clock speeds separate the two as well. The Core 9 273PQE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The i5-14490F operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with the Core 9 273PQE rated at 125 W and the i5-14490F at 65 W.

Memory support is similar in scope, as both accept DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 9 273PQE adds ECC memory support, which the i5-14490F does not offer. PCIe connectivity is identical on paper: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics is another point of divergence, as the Core 9 273PQE ships with UHD Graphics 770 while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics solution. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent and overwhelming advantage for the Intel Core 9 273PQE across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Core 9 273PQE wins every single comparison, with deltas ranging from 18.1% to 88.6%.

The largest margins appear in compute-heavy PassMark workloads. Floating point math shows the Core 9 273PQE scoring 125546 against 66558 for the i5-14490F, a lead of 88.6%. Integer math follows closely, with 164629 versus 87844, a 87.4% advantage. Extended instructions also favor the Core 9 273PQE heavily: 38743 versus 21731, a 78.3% gap.

Data compression and encryption workloads also show strong advantages for the Core 9 273PQE. Data compression scores 585752 versus 340026, a 72.3% lead. Data encryption records 29636 versus 18225, a 62.6% difference. Prime number finding shows a 62.3% gap, with scores of 198 and 122 respectively.

Cinebench results are remarkably uniform. Every Cinebench test, whether R15, R20, or R23, and whether single-core or multi-core, shows a delta of either 70.4% or 70.3% in favor of the Core 9 273PQE. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 versus 23000. In R23 single-core, it scores 5532 versus 3247. The R15 multi-core result is 3950 versus 2318, and R15 single-core is 557 versus 327. R20 multi-core shows 16459 versus 9660, while R20 single-core shows 2323 versus 1363.

The narrowest margin appears in PassMark single-thread performance. The Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 versus 3873, a lead of 18.1%. Despite being the smallest gap in the dataset, it still represents a decisive single-thread advantage. The PassMark physics test shows a 31.6% lead, with scores of 2754 and 2093. Random string sorting records a 49.3% advantage, with 53167 versus 35608.

The PassMark multithread test shows a 60.9% lead for the Core 9 273PQE, with scores of 46107 and 28662. Across the entire benchmark suite, the data confirms that the Core 9 273PQE delivers substantially higher performance in every measured category, with the largest wins in floating-point and integer math and the smallest in single-threaded workloads.

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core 9 273PQE as the clearly stronger processor in every benchmark category. Its 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, compared to the 86th percentile for the i5-14490F, reflects a substantial overall performance gap. The average benchmark score of 66099 for the Core 9 273PQE is nearly double the 38149 recorded for the i5-14490F.

Buyers who need maximum multi-threaded throughput should select the Core 9 273PQE. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 36 MB L3 cache, deliver a 70.4% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core over the i5-14490F. The 125 W TDP and higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz support sustained high-performance workloads, and ECC memory support adds flexibility for data-integrity-sensitive applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 also provides a display output option that the i5-14490F lacks entirely.

The i5-14490F still holds relevance for its lower 65 W TDP and smaller die size of 215 mm². Its 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for moderate multitasking, and its 24 MB L3 cache is adequate for mainstream workloads. However, the data shows it trailing the Core 9 273PQE by 60.9% in PassMark multithread and by 70.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The i5-14490F also lacks ECC memory support and integrated graphics, which narrows its use cases.

The single-thread gap, while smaller, still favors the Core 9 273PQE by 18.1% in PassMark single-thread and 70.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core. There is no benchmark category where the i5-14490F outperforms the Core 9 273PQE. The data indicates that the Core 9 273PQE is the appropriate choice for users who prioritize raw compute performance, while the i5-14490F serves as a more modest option with lower power requirements.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PQE and Intel Core i5-14490F differ across several key specifications:

• Cores: 12 on the Core 9 273PQE versus 10 on the i5-14490F.
• Threads: 24 on the Core 9 273PQE versus 16 on the i5-14490F.
• Base Clock: 3.40 GHz on the Core 9 273PQE versus 2.50 GHz on the i5-14490F.
• Boost Clock: 5.90 GHz on the Core 9 273PQE versus 5.00 GHz on the i5-14490F.
• TDP: 125 W on the Core 9 273PQE versus 65 W on the i5-14490F.
• Codename: Bartlett Lake on the Core 9 273PQE versus Raptor Lake-R on the i5-14490F.
• Generation: Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) on the Core 9 273PQE versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) on the i5-14490F.
• Die Size: Not recorded for the Core 9 273PQE versus 215 mm² for the i5-14490F.
• L2 Cache: 2 MB per core on the Core 9 273PQE versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14490F.
• L3 Cache: 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PQE versus 24 MB shared on the i5-14490F.
• Memory Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s on the Core 9 273PQE versus not recorded for the i5-14490F.
• ECC Memory: Supported on the Core 9 273PQE, not supported on the i5-14490F.
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 9 273PQE versus N/A on the i5-14490F.
• Release Date: 2026-03-08 for the Core 9 273PQE versus 2023-12-31 for the i5-14490F.
• Launch MSRP: $589 for the Core 9 273PQE, with no launch MSRP recorded for the i5-14490F.
• Part Number: SA4Q9 for the Core 9 273PQE versus SRN35 for the i5-14490F.