Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the stronger processor in nearly every measurable benchmark, winning 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 66099 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14700 averages 52301 and sits in the 91st percentile. The Core 9 273PQE delivers a 38% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 166% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core. For workloads that prioritize raw compute throughput, especially single-threaded performance, the Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice. The Core i7-14700 retains only two wins: Cinebench R15 multi-core (4061 vs 3950, a 2.7% edge) and PassMark random string sorting (54340 vs 53167, a 2.2% edge). Users targeting those specific legacy multi-threaded workloads or string-heavy data processing may prefer the i7-14700, but the breadth of the Core 9 273PQE's dominance makes it the default pick from the data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the Intel Socket 1700 platform, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, ECC memory capability, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, and integrated UHD Graphics 770. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and are fabricated by Intel. The similarities end there.

The Core 9 273PQE belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename, categorized as Core 9 generation. It uses 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. Its thermal design power is 125 watts. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The part number is SA4Q9, and it was released on 2026-03-08.

The Core i7-14700 is part of the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its thermal design power is 65 watts. The die size measures 257 mm². The cache configuration includes the same 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache is 33 MB, 3 MB smaller than the Core 9 273PQE. Its part number is SRN40, and it was released on 2024-01-07. The Core 9 273PQE has a locked multiplier, as does the Core i7-14700, so neither allows overclocking through the multiplier.

Memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s for the Core 9 273PQE, while no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i7-14700 in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5, so the practical memory flexibility is identical, but the higher bandwidth rating on the Core 9 273PQE suggests a more capable memory subsystem.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14700 boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Core 9 273PQE also has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 9 273PQE wins the majority of multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 watts, and the Intel Core i7-14700 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Core 9 273PQE draws more power but delivers higher performance across most tests.

Q: Which CPU has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i7-14700 has 33 MB. Both use 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core.

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, while no figure is listed for the Core i7-14700.

Q: Which processor has the higher launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589, and the Intel Core i7-14700 has a launch MSRP of $384.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PQE | Intel Core i7-14700 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 20 |

| Threads | 24 | 28 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.90 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L3 cache | 36 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | $589 | $384 |

| Part number | SA4Q9 | SRN40 |

Shared specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, UHD Graphics 770, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 557 against 299, a delta of 86.3%. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Core 9 273PQE leads 2323 to 2031, a 14.4% advantage. The same 14.4% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PQE scores 16459 versus 14388. The largest single-core gap is in Cinebench R23, where the Core 9 273PQE scores 5532 against 2080, a 166% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 versus 28398, a 38% advantage. The only Cinebench loss comes in R15 multi-core, where the Core i7-14700 scores 4061 against 3950, a 2.7% delta.

PassMark results follow a similar pattern. The Core 9 273PQE wins data compression with 585752 against 498198, a 17.6% margin. Data encryption is nearly tied: 29636 versus 29601, a 0.1% difference. Extended instructions show a 36.5% lead for the Core 9 273PQE (38743 vs 28388). Prime number finding favors the Core 9 273PQE by 20.7% (198 vs 164). Floating point math delivers a 17.6% win (125546 vs 106716). Integer math sees a 6.5% gap (164629 vs 154535). Multi-thread performance gives the Core 9 273PQE a 14.4% edge (46107 vs 40318). Physics scores 2754 against 2226, a 23.7% win. Single-thread performance shows 4573 versus 4236, an 8% lead, and the same 8% delta appears in the passmark_singlethread test. The Core i7-14700 wins random string sorting with 54340 against 53167, a 2.2% margin.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall picture. The Core 9 273PQE averages 66099, while the Core i7-14700 averages 52301. The nearest rivals to the Core 9 273PQE include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (66159, 0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (65914, 0.3% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (66855, 1.1% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4465P (66925, 1.2% higher). The Core i7-14700's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (52431, 0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, 0.3% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, 0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (51947, 0.7% lower). These figures place the Core 9 273PQE in a higher performance tier, closer to recent Ultra and Ryzen 9 offerings, while the Core i7-14700 sits alongside server Xeon and older Ryzen 9 parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins in every category except two. Its 5.90 GHz boost clock drives a substantial single-thread advantage, evidenced by the 166% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and the 86.3% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core. For workloads that are latency-sensitive or heavily dependent on clock speed, such as lightly threaded applications or per-core licensing scenarios, the Core 9 273PQE is the stronger option. Its 36 MB L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth also support data-heavy tasks like compression, floating point math, and extended instruction workloads, where it leads by 17.6%, 17.6%, and 36.5%, respectively. The 125 W TDP reflects the higher performance envelope, and the data shows that power translates into throughput across Cinebench R20, R23, and PassMark multi-thread tests.

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where its 20 cores and 28 threads produce a 2.7% higher score, and in random string sorting, where it leads by 2.2%. These wins are narrow, but they indicate that the i7-14700's higher core count can still edge out the Core 9 273PQE in specific legacy multi-threaded benchmarks and in sorting operations that may benefit from additional threads. The 65 W TDP also makes it a more power-efficient part on paper, though the database does not include efficiency measurements. Users running software that resembles Cinebench R15 or that performs heavy string sorting may see marginal gains from the Core i7-14700, but the overall benchmark record favors the Core 9 273PQE in 15 of 17 tests, making it the recommended processor for general compute, single-threaded workloads, and most multi-threaded tasks.