Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66099, while the Intel Core i5-14500T records 28065. The Core 9 273PQE also sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 80th percentile for the i5-14500T.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to each processor based on average score?

A: For the Intel Core 9 273PQE, the nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus with an average score of 66159 (a -0.1% delta), followed by the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65914 (+0.3% delta). For the Intel Core i5-14500T, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (0.0% delta), with the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28003 (+0.2% delta).

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i5-14500T has zero wins in the recorded data.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap appears in the Cinebench R23 multicore test, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 against 11790 for the i5-14500T, a delta of 232.4%. The smallest gap is in the Passmark single-thread test, where the Core 9 273PQE leads by 22.4% (4573 versus 3736).

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 9 273PQE and the Intel Core i5-14500T support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. Both also support ECC memory and feature UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics.

Q: What is the release date difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T was released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE was released on 2026-03-08. Both are currently listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. This means the Core 9 273PQE delivers more threads despite fewer physical cores, indicating a different core topology, likely relying on a higher proportion of hyperthreaded performance cores. The i5-14500T has more physical cores but fewer total threads, which suggests a hybrid arrangement with efficiency cores that do not add to the thread count.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors use an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core 9 273PQE has 2 MB per core, while the i5-14500T has 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 36 MB on the Core 9 273PQE versus 24 MB on the i5-14500T. These differences contribute to the Core 9 273PQE's substantial lead in memory-sensitive workloads.

Clock speeds show a major separation. The Core 9 273PQE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The i5-14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 9 273PQE also carries a TDP of 125 watts, while the i5-14500T is rated at 35 watts, reflecting its low-power positioning.

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and include UHD Graphics 770. The Core 9 273PQE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for the i5-14500T. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The die size for the i5-14500T is recorded at 215 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 9 273PQE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The margins, however, vary widely and reveal where each processor is relatively stronger or weaker.

In single-thread performance, the Core 9 273PQE leads by 22.4% in Passmark single-thread (4573 versus 3736) and by the same margin in the duplicated Passmark singlethread result. This is the smallest gap in the comparison, indicating that the i5-14500T is comparatively closer in lightly threaded work. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a much larger gap: 557 versus 252, a 121% delta. The Cinebench R20 single-core result shows 2323 versus 1154, a 101.3% delta. The Cinebench R23 single-core result shows 5532 versus 1838, a 201% delta.

Multicore results amplify the separation. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core 9 273PQE scores 3950 versus 2022, a 95.4% delta. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the scores are 16459 versus 8177, a 101.3% delta. The Cinebench R23 multicore test produces the largest margin of the entire comparison: 39190 versus 11790, a 232.4% delta. This result indicates that the Core 9 273PQE scales exceptionally well under sustained all-core rendering loads.

Passmark workloads follow the same pattern. Data compression shows 585752 versus 262417, a 123.2% delta. Data encryption shows 29636 versus 15410, a 92.3% delta. Extended instructions show 38743 versus 16043, a 141.5% delta. Prime number finding shows 198 versus 81, a 144.4% delta. Floating point math shows 125546 versus 58869, a 113.3% delta. Integer math shows 164629 versus 80922, a 103.4% delta. Multithread shows 46107 versus 22910, a 101.3% delta. Physics shows 2754 versus 1288, a 113.8% delta. Random string sorting shows 53167 versus 28462, an 86.8% delta.

The narrowest Passmark gap is in random string sorting at 86.8%, still a substantial win for the Core 9 273PQE. The widest Passmark gap is in data compression at 123.2%. Across the board, the Core 9 273PQE demonstrates a consistent advantage that exceeds 80% in the majority of recorded workloads.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the Intel Core i5-14500T in every recorded test, with an average benchmark score of 66099 versus 28065. That is roughly 135% higher on average, and the head-to-head sweep confirms the dominance. The Core 9 273PQE reaches the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14500T reaches the 80th percentile.

The i5-14500T does have a meaningful role in the product stack. Its 35 watt TDP positions it as a low-power desktop part, and its 14 cores provide a wider physical core count than the Core 9 273PQE's 12 cores. However, the recorded data shows that this core count advantage does not translate into performance wins. The i5-14500T trails by double-digit percentages in every benchmark, and in multicore rendering workloads the gap exceeds 200%.

For users prioritizing computation throughput, the Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice based on the recorded data. Its 5.90 GHz boost clock, 36 MB L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support its benchmark results. The i5-14500T, with a 4.80 GHz boost clock and 24 MB L3 cache, delivers substantially lower scores across both Cinebench and Passmark suites.

The i5-14500T remains a functional desktop processor, but the data places it roughly on par with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (0.0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-12900H (+0.2% delta). The Core 9 273PQE, by contrast, trades nearly evenly with the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (-0.1% delta) and slightly outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (+0.3% delta). The positioning could not be clearer.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clock is 3.40 GHz on the Core 9 273PQE versus 1.70 GHz on the i5-14500T. Boost clock is 5.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 125 watts versus 35 watts.

L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the Core 9 273PQE versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14500T. L3 cache is 36 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s on the Core 9 273PQE, with no recorded figure for the i5-14500T. The die size is recorded at 215 mm² for the i5-14500T, with no die size recorded for the Core 9 273PQE.

Both share the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core, the same socket (Intel Socket 1700), the same memory support (DDR4, DDR5), the same dual-channel memory bus, the same ECC support, the same PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), the same integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), the same market segment (Desktop), the same process node (10 nm), and the same foundry (Intel). Both have locked multipliers. The part numbers differ: SA4Q9 for the Core 9 273PQE and SRN3P for the i5-14500T.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded benchmark category, so the win distribution is one-sided. The strongest relative wins come in multicore rendering: Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 232.4% delta, Cinebench R20 multicore shows 101.3%, and Cinebench R15 multicore shows 95.4%. These results indicate the Core 9 273PQE is particularly suited for heavily threaded workloads such as 3D rendering, video encoding, and scientific computation.

The Core 9 273PQE also dominates in data compression (123.2% delta), extended instructions (141.5% delta), and prime number finding (144.4% delta). These workloads benefit from the combination of high boost clocks, larger L2 and L3 caches, and higher memory bandwidth. The physics test (113.8% delta) and floating point math (113.3% delta) further confirm its computational strength.

The Intel Core i5-14500T has no recorded wins. Its closest relative performance appears in single-threaded Passmark tests, where the delta narrows to 22.4%. This suggests that in lightly threaded office or web workloads, the i5-14500T is comparatively less disadvantaged, though still behind. Its 35 watt TDP and 215 mm² die size indicate a low-power design, and its 14 physical cores provide a wide core layout, but the recorded data does not show any workload where it overtakes the Core 9 273PQE. The i5-14500T is best characterized as a power-conscious desktop part whose performance profile sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, while the Core 9 273PQE competes near the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.