Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PQE across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the Intel Core i5-14600T registering zero wins. This is not a narrow margin of victory either, as the delta percentages reveal substantial performance gaps in nearly every workload category.

The most extreme difference appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the Core 9 273PQE scores 38,743 against 16,985 for the i5-14600T, a 128.1% advantage. This category typically reflects AVX-512 or similar wide SIMD workloads, and such a large gap suggests the Core 9 273PQE handles these instruction sets with considerably greater throughput. Data compression also shows a massive 94.1% lead, with scores of 585,752 versus 301,827, indicating that archival, backup, and database compression tasks will complete in roughly half the time on the Core 9 273PQE.

Floating-point math follows closely at 94% ahead, with scores of 125,546 versus 64,726. This matters for scientific computing, financial modeling, and any simulation work that relies heavily on FPU throughput. The integer math test shows a 73.1% advantage (164,629 versus 95,112), which covers general application logic, scripting, and compilation workloads.

The Cinebench suite, representing real-world 3D rendering and animation workloads, shows a consistent 74.6% to 74.7% advantage for the Core 9 273PQE across R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multi-core variants. The multi-core R23 score of 39,190 versus 22,447 places the Core 9 273PQE in a higher performance tier for CPU-based rendering, while the single-core R23 score of 5,532 versus 3,169 shows that even lightly threaded tasks benefit substantially.

PassMark multithread shows a 74.6% lead (46,107 versus 26,409), and the physics test shows a 47% advantage (2,754 versus 1,873). Random string sorting, which represents text processing and data serialization, shows a 55% lead (53,167 versus 34,310). Prime number finding, a pure CPU arithmetic test, shows 63.6% higher performance (198 versus 121). Data encryption shows a 62.6% advantage (29,636 versus 18,226), which impacts secure communication and storage encryption workloads.

The smallest gap appears in PassMark single-thread, where the Core 9 273PQE leads by 22.1% (4,573 versus 3,744). This is still a meaningful margin for responsiveness in everyday applications, but it is the closest result in the entire comparison, indicating that the i5-14600T is relatively stronger in single-threaded efficiency relative to its multi-core deficit.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear performance hierarchy: the Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the Intel Core i5-14600T in every measured benchmark. The percentile ranking confirms this, with the Core 9 273PQE at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the i5-14600T sits at the 83rd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PQE is 66,099, versus 32,707 for the i5-14600T, a 102% difference in aggregate performance.

For workloads that demand maximum throughput, the Core 9 273PQE is the only choice between these two. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with an average score of 65,914 (0.3% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at 66,855 (1.1% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 4465P at 66,925 (1.2% ahead). This places the Core 9 273PQE in the company of high-end desktop and workstation parts, making it suitable for rendering farms, heavy compilation, scientific simulation, and data processing pipelines.

The i5-14600T, by contrast, aligns with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (0.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.1% ahead). These are mainstream mobile and desktop parts, and the i5-14600T's 35 TDP classifies it as a low-power chip. Its 83rd percentile ranking still puts it above most CPUs in the database, so it is not a weak processor, but it occupies a different segment entirely.

The recorded data shows no scenario where the i5-14600T wins any of the 17 comparisons. The only question is whether the 22.1% single-thread gap is acceptable for lightly threaded applications, or whether the 74.6% multi-core gap rules out the i5-14600T entirely. For users whose primary applications are single-threaded and who prioritize low power consumption, the i5-14600T remains viable, but for any mixed or multi-threaded workload, the Core 9 273PQE is the data-backed selection.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test delivers the headline result: 39,190 for the Core 9 273PQE versus 22,447 for the i5-14600T, a 74.6% advantage. This is the most commonly cited rendering benchmark, and the gap confirms that the Core 9 273PQE completes CPU render passes in approximately 57% of the time required by the i5-14600T. The single-core R23 result mirrors this exactly at 74.6%, with 5,532 versus 3,169, which is unusual because single-core gaps are often smaller than multi-core gaps. Here they are identical in percentage terms across R15, R20, and R23, suggesting the clock speed and IPC differences scale uniformly.

The PassMark extended instructions test shows the largest delta at 128.1%. This is the only test where the Core 9 273PQE more than doubles the i5-14600T's score, and it points to a fundamental architectural difference in how the two processors handle advanced instruction sets. The 38,743 versus 16,985 result means workloads that use these instructions will see the most dramatic improvement when moving from the i5-14600T to the Core 9 273PQE.

Data compression shows a 94.1% gap, with 585,752 versus 301,827. This is not just a CPU-bound test; it also exercises memory bandwidth and cache hierarchy. The Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus 24 MB on the i5-14600T, and the recorded memory bandwidth for the Core 9 273PQE is 89.6 GB/s, which likely contributes to the compression advantage.

Floating-point math shows 94% higher performance (125,546 versus 64,726), while integer math shows 73.1% (164,629 versus 95,112). The gap between these two suggests the Core 9 273PQE's floating-point units are relatively stronger than its integer units compared to the i5-14600T, which is relevant for scientific and engineering workloads.

The smallest delta is in PassMark single-thread at 22.1%, with scores of 4,573 versus 3,744. Both processors show identical scores for the duplicate passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries in the database, confirming consistency. This 22.1% gap is still substantial for single-threaded responsiveness, but it is far less severe than the multi-threaded gaps, meaning the i5-14600T is comparatively more competitive in legacy single-threaded applications.

The physics test shows a 47% advantage (2,754 versus 1,873), while random string sorting shows 55% (53,167 versus 34,310). Prime number finding shows 63.6% (198 versus 121), and data encryption shows 62.6% (29,636 versus 18,226). All of these confirm the same pattern: the Core 9 273PQE is faster across every computational domain, with the smallest margin still exceeding 22%.

FAQ

Q: How many benchmark comparisons did the Intel Core 9 273PQE win?

A: The Core 9 273PQE won all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the i5-14600T, while the i5-14600T won zero.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the Core 9 273PQE leads by 128.1% with a score of 38,743 versus 16,985.

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

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread, where the Core 9 273PQE leads by 22.1% with a score of 4,573 versus 3,744.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190 versus 22,447 for the i5-14600T, a 74.6% advantage.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66,099, while the i5-14600T has an average score of 32,707.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for both processors?

A: The Core 9 273PQE ranks at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14600T ranks at the 83rd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, and are both fabricated by Intel. Both use the UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and offer ECC memory support. Both also provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The core and thread configurations differ notably. The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. This means the i5-14600T has more physical cores but fewer threads, indicating a different mix of performance and efficiency cores. The Core 9 273PQE achieves its 24 threads from 12 cores, suggesting all cores support hyper-threading, while the i5-14600T's 20 threads from 14 cores implies some cores do not support it.

The cache hierarchy shows a significant difference in L3. The Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14600T has 24 MB. Both share the same L1 configuration of 80 KB per core and L2 of 2 MB per core, so the L3 difference is the primary cache disparity.

The codenames differ, with the Core 9 273PQE using Bartlett Lake and the i5-14600T using Raptor Lake-R. The i5-14600T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake architecture, while the Core 9 273PQE is listed under the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The die size is recorded only for the i5-14600T at 257 mm², with no die size data for the Core 9 273PQE.

Memory bandwidth differs, with the Core 9 273PQE recording 89.6 GB/s while the i5-14600T has no recorded bandwidth figure. This suggests the Core 9 273PQE may have a wider or faster memory interface, which could contribute to its substantial lead in data compression and other memory-sensitive tests.

The release dates differ substantially, with the i5-14600T released in January 2024 and the Core 9 273PQE released in March 2026. The production status for both is listed as active.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs significantly: the Core 9 273PQE runs at 3.40 GHz, while the i5-14600T runs at 1.80 GHz. The boost clock also differs, with the Core 9 273PQE reaching 5.90 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for the i5-14600T. These clock differences directly explain much of the single-threaded performance gap, as the Core 9 273PQE operates at substantially higher frequencies.

The TDP shows a major divergence: the Core 9 273PQE is rated at 125 watts, while the i5-14600T is rated at 35 watts. This 90-watt difference classifies the i5-14600T as a low-power part suitable for compact or thermally constrained systems, while the Core 9 273PQE requires robust cooling and power delivery.

The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PQE is $589, while the i5-14600T has a launch MSRP of $255. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported through multiplier adjustment on either part.

The part numbers differ, with the Core 9 273PQE carrying part number SA4Q9 and the i5-14600T carrying SRN46. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both list Intel as the manufacturer. The Core 9 273PQE has no recorded series, while the i5-14600T is in the Core 14th Gen series. The architecture field is null for the Core 9 273PQE but recorded as Raptor Lake for the i5-14600T.