Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Intel Core 9 273PQE and Intel Core i7-14701TE share the same Intel Socket 1700 and both use Intel's 10 nm process, but the benchmark data shows a decisive performance split. The Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, with advantages ranging from 38.5% in PassMark find prime numbers to 169.9% in PassMark extended instructions. The Core i7-14701TE holds no wins in the measured database.

FAQ

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two processors?

A: The Core 9 273PQE leads by at least 38.5% in every benchmark. The smallest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers (198 vs 143), while the largest is in PassMark extended instructions (38,743 vs 14,354, a 169.9% difference).

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Core 9 273PQE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Both support simultaneous multithreading, but the Core 9 part has 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Core i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core 9 part runs 1.30 GHz higher at base and 0.70 GHz higher at boost.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66,099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core i7-14701TE records 26,013, placing it in the 78th percentile. That is a 2.54x difference in average score.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the Core 9 273PQE and the Core i7-14701TE support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the release timeline for each?

A: The Core i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30. The Core 9 273PQE was released on 2026-03-08. Both are currently listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PQE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, while the Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process and both are produced by Intel's foundry.

The core configuration differs substantially. The Core 9 273PQE provides 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 9 part has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 5.90 GHz boost clock. The Core i7 part has a 2.10 GHz base clock and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. Higher clocks on the Core 9 part contribute directly to its single-thread and multi-thread advantages.

Cache hierarchies are similar in structure but differ in total L3 capacity. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 part carries an additional 3 MB of L3.

The Core i7-14701TE lists a die size of 257 mm². No die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PQE. Both processors use dual-channel memory, support DDR4 and DDR5, and provide Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier.

Power targets differ significantly. The Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125, while the Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45. The Core i7 part is designed for substantially lower power draw, while the Core 9 part is configured for higher sustained performance. The Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589; the Core i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Core 9 273PQE is the stronger processor in every measured workload. It wins all 17 head-to-head tests and records a 93rd percentile standing among all CPUs, compared to the Core i7-14701TE's 78th percentile. The average benchmark score of 66,099 for the Core 9 part versus 26,013 for the Core i7 part shows a 2.54x overall gap.

The Core 9 273PQE suits workloads that demand maximum throughput: multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, and floating-point math. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (average score 66,159, 0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (65,914, 0.3% behind), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (66,855, 1.1% behind). The Core 9 273PQE sits within 1.2% of these adjacent processors.

The Core i7-14701TE occupies a different position. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25,981, 0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26,106, 0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25,880, 0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26,187, 0.7% behind). It is competitive within its own class but far behind the Core 9 273PQE.

Users requiring the highest recorded performance in the database should choose the Core 9 273PQE. Users constrained to a 45 TDP envelope or needing a lower-power desktop processor would select the Core i7-14701TE, which still provides 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. The data does not show any workload where the Core i7-14701TE outperforms the Core 9 273PQE.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications that differ between the two processors are as follows:

• Cores: 12 (Core 9 273PQE) vs 8 (Core i7-14701TE)
• Threads: 24 vs 16
• Base clock: 3.40 GHz vs 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.90 GHz vs 5.20 GHz
• TDP: 125 vs 45
• Architecture: Bartlett Lake vs Raptor Lake
• Codename: Bartlett Lake vs Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) vs Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Die size: not recorded vs 257 mm²
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared vs 33 MB shared
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s vs not recorded
• Release date: 2026-03-08 vs 2024-06-30
• Launch MSRP: $589 vs not recorded
• Part number: SA4Q9 vs Q49GSRNJL

Identical specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel Socket 1700, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, dual-channel memory, DDR4 and DDR5 support, 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 Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded head-to-head test, 17 wins to 0 for the Core i7-14701TE. The Cinebench suite shows consistent margins around 130%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190 against 17,035, a 130.1% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the scores are 5,532 against 2,405, a 130% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 16,459 versus 7,154 (130.1%), and Cinebench R20 single-core shows 2,323 versus 1,010 (130%). Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core both show 130.2% advantages.

The PassMark suite reveals larger gaps in several tests. Data compression scores 585,752 versus 220,520, a 165.6% difference. Data encryption scores 29,636 versus 11,699, a 153.3% difference. Extended instructions produce the largest margin at 169.9% (38,743 versus 14,354). Floating-point math shows 125,546 versus 50,219 (150%), and integer math shows 164,629 versus 65,792 (150.2%). Random string sorting records 53,167 versus 22,760, a 133.6% difference.

The narrowest wins appear in PassMark find prime numbers (198 versus 143, 38.5%) and PassMark physics (2,754 versus 1,860, 48.1%). PassMark multi-thread shows 46,107 versus 20,042 (130.1%). PassMark single-thread shows 4,573 versus 2,637 (73.4%), a smaller but still substantial margin.

The data indicates that the Core 9 273PQE's advantage is roughly uniform across Cinebench workloads, while PassMark tests show a wider spread from 38.5% to 169.9%. The largest relative gains are in extended instructions and data compression, which often reflect broader SIMD execution and higher core counts.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PQE wins in all 17 recorded benchmarks, so the use-case split is defined by the size of its advantage rather than by any reversal.

The Core 9 273PQE is strongest in extended instructions (169.9% ahead), data compression (165.6% ahead), and data encryption (153.3% ahead). These workloads benefit from its 12 cores, 24 threads, and 5.90 GHz boost clock. It also leads by 150% or more in floating-point math and integer math, making it the preferred part for compute-heavy parallel tasks.

The Core 9 273PQE shows more moderate advantages in find prime numbers (38.5% ahead) and physics (48.1% ahead). These tests still favor it decisively, but the margin is smaller than in other workloads. Single-thread performance, as measured by PassMark single-thread, is 73.4% ahead, confirming that the Core 9 part is not merely a multi-core specialist.

The Core i7-14701TE does not win any benchmark. Its lower TDP of 45 and earlier release date indicate a design target of lower power consumption. It still provides 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and 33 MB of L3 cache, making it a functional processor for general desktop use. However, the recorded data shows no workload where it matches or exceeds the Core 9 273PQE.

For any workload represented in the database, the Core 9 273PQE is the higher-performing choice. The Core i7-14701TE remains relevant only for scenarios where its 45 TDP and lower power profile are the primary constraints, outside of the performance measurements recorded here.