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

The Verdict

The benchmark record is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14700T. The data shows a dominant performance profile for the Core 9 273PQE, with average benchmark scores of 66099 versus 41914 for the i7-14700T, a gap that places the Core 9 273PQE in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs while the i7-14700T sits in the 88th percentile.

The Core 9 273PQE is the choice for workloads where raw compute throughput matters most. Its 50.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (39190 versus 25980) and 50.9% advantage in Cinebench R15 multi-core (3950 versus 2618) indicate a processor built for sustained rendering, compilation, and scientific workloads. The i7-14700T, with its 35W TDP and lower clock envelope, serves a different purpose entirely: it delivers 88th-percentile performance while drawing dramatically less power, making it the sensible pick for compact desktops or systems where thermal headroom is limited.

Users prioritizing maximum compute density should select the Core 9 273PQE. Users building a low-power desktop that still handles mainstream productivity should select the i7-14700T. The data does not support any scenario where the i7-14700T outperforms the Core 9 273PQE in the recorded benchmarks, but the power envelope difference (125W versus 35W) is the deciding factor for system-level design choices.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700 platform, the same 10 nm process node, and Intel as the foundry. The Core 9 273PQE, however, uses the Bartlett Lake architecture with a generation designation of "Core 9 (Bartlett Lake)", while the i7-14700T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R and a "Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" generation label.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 9 273PQE achieves higher benchmark scores across the board, which indicates substantially higher per-core performance. The base clock of the Core 9 273PQE is 3.40 GHz versus 1.30 GHz for the i7-14700T, and the boost clock reaches 5.90 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are similar in structure but differ in total capacity. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PQE versus 33 MB shared on the i7-14700T. The die size for the i7-14700T is recorded as 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PQE.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 9 273PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i7-14700T. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The release dates differ substantially. The i7-14700T was released on January 7, 2024, while the Core 9 273PQE came later, on March 8, 2026. Both are currently marked as active production parts. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both are desktop market segment processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14700T boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the power consumption difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125W, while the Intel Core i7-14700T has a TDP of 35W.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses, and both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66099, while the Intel Core i7-14700T has 41914. The Core 9 273PQE sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and the i7-14700T sits in the 88th percentile.

Q: What integrated graphics do both processors use?

A: Both the Intel Core 9 273PQE and the Intel Core i7-14700T integrate UHD Graphics 770.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors, based on the recorded database entries:

• Cores: 12 on the Core 9 273PQE versus 20 on the i7-14700T
• Threads: 24 on the Core 9 273PQE versus 28 on the i7-14700T
• Base clock: 3.40 GHz on the Core 9 273PQE versus 1.30 GHz on the i7-14700T
• Boost clock: 5.90 GHz on the Core 9 273PQE versus 5.20 GHz on the i7-14700T
• TDP: 125W on the Core 9 273PQE versus 35W on the i7-14700T
• Architecture: Bartlett Lake on the Core 9 273PQE versus Raptor Lake on the i7-14700T
• Codename: Bartlett Lake on the Core 9 273PQE versus Raptor Lake-R on the i7-14700T
• Generation: "Core 9 (Bartlett Lake)" on the Core 9 273PQE versus "Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" on the i7-14700T
• Die size: not recorded for the Core 9 273PQE versus 257 mm² on the i7-14700T
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PQE versus 33 MB shared on the i7-14700T
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s on the Core 9 273PQE versus not recorded for the i7-14700T
• Release date: March 8, 2026 for the Core 9 273PQE versus January 7, 2024 for the i7-14700T
• Launch MSRP: $589 for the Core 9 273PQE versus $384 for the i7-14700T
• Part number: SA4Q9 for the Core 9 273PQE versus SRN41 for the i7-14700T
• Series: not recorded for the Core 9 273PQE versus "Core 14th Gen" for the i7-14700T

Fields that are identical include manufacturer (Intel), socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (2 MB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), ECC support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 Lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier unlock status (false).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PQE across all 17 benchmark comparisons. The margins vary from a modest 17.1% to a decisive 93.2%, and the pattern reveals where each processor excels.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent advantages of roughly 50.8% to 50.9% for the Core 9 273PQE. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 against 25980 for the i7-14700T, a 50.8% lead. The single-core result is nearly identical in proportional terms: 5532 versus 3667, a 50.9% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 16459 versus 10911 (50.8%), and Cinebench R20 single-core shows 2323 versus 1540 (50.8%). Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers 3950 versus 2618 (50.9%), and single-core delivers 557 versus 369 (50.9%). These results indicate that the per-core advantage of the Core 9 273PQE is substantial and consistent across rendering workloads, not merely a consequence of higher thread counts.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core 9 273PQE widens its lead even further. The largest margin appears in extended instructions: 38743 versus 20052, a 93.2% advantage. This suggests the Bartlett Lake architecture has significantly stronger SIMD or specialized instruction throughput. Data compression shows 585752 versus 354216, a 65.4% lead, and floating point math delivers 125546 versus 79042, a 58.8% advantage. Integer math scores 164629 versus 113854, a 44.6% lead. Multithread performance lands at 46107 versus 30571, a 50.8% advantage that mirrors the Cinebench multi-core results.

Smaller but still decisive margins appear in several single-thread and specialized tests. PassMark single-thread scores 4573 versus 3905, a 17.1% lead, which is the narrowest gap recorded. Data encryption shows 29636 versus 21277, a 39.3% advantage. Find prime numbers delivers 198 versus 145, a 36.6% lead. Random string sorting scores 53167 versus 38546, a 37.9% advantage. Physics performance lands at 2754 versus 1946, a 41.5% lead.

The i7-14700T does not win any of the 17 recorded comparisons. Its 20-core configuration does not translate into a multi-core victory, because the Core 9 273PQE compensates with a 5.90 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PQE include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (average score 66159, -0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (65914, +0.3% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (66855, -1.1% delta). The i7-14700T sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (41963, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779, +0.3% delta).

The database record confirms that the Core 9 273PQE occupies a performance tier roughly 58% above the i7-14700T in average benchmark scores (66099 versus 41914). The 17.1% single-thread gap is the smallest difference, meaning the i7-14700T is comparatively least disadvantaged in lightly threaded workloads. The 93.2% extended instructions gap is the largest, meaning users running instruction-heavy code will see the biggest relative gains from the Core 9 273PQE.