Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core i9-14900 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 i9-14900 averages 58115. The Core 9 273PQE also sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, one point above the i9-14900's 92nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: The Core 9 273PQE wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 39190 versus 31070, a 26.1% advantage. It also takes Cinebench R20 multi-core by 3.5% (16459 versus 15910). The i9-14900 wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test 4793 to 3950, a 17.6% margin.

Q: Which processor wins the PassMark single-thread test?

A: The Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 in PassMark single-thread, beating the i9-14900's 4323 by 5.8%. The same margin appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry.

Q: Does the i9-14900 win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes. The i9-14900 wins PassMark data encryption (33540 versus 29636, an 11.6% lead), PassMark integer math (175010 versus 164629, a 5.9% lead), PassMark random string sorting (61060 versus 53167, a 12.9% lead), and Cinebench R15 multi-core (4793 versus 3950).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589. The i9-14900 has a launch MSRP of $549.

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two clear profiles. The Core 9 273PQE wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, including every single-core test and the most recent multi-core Cinebench runs. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5532 is more than double the i9-14900's 2212, a 150.1% gap. For workloads that depend on high-frequency single-thread response, the Core 9 273PQE is the stronger choice.

The i9-14900 counters with a smaller set of wins, but they cluster in specific areas. It leads in PassMark integer math, data encryption, random string sorting, and Cinebench R15 multi-core. Its 24 cores and 32 threads provide more parallel hardware, yet the Core 9 273PQE still beats it in most multi-threaded metrics. The i9-14900's Cinebench R23 multi-core score trails by 26.1%, a substantial deficit.

Users prioritizing the newest Cinebench multi-core results, single-thread performance, or PassMark physics should select the Core 9 273PQE. Users with workloads dominated by integer math, encryption, or string sorting should consider the i9-14900. The average score difference, 66099 versus 58115, favors the Core 9 273PQE by roughly 13.7%, and its nearest rival comparison shows a 0.3% edge over the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-test margin belongs to the Core 9 273PQE in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 5532 against 2212, a 150.1% lead. This result drives the overall single-thread narrative. The same processor wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 76.8% (557 versus 315) and Cinebench R20 single-core by 3.5% (2323 versus 2245).

In multi-core Cinebench, the Core 9 273PQE wins R23 by 26.1% (39190 versus 31070) and R20 by 3.5% (16459 versus 15910). The i9-14900 takes R15 multi-core by 17.6% (4793 versus 3950), but that older test favors its higher core count in a way the newer tests do not.

PassMark results show a mixed picture. The Core 9 273PQE leads in extended instructions by 26.5% (38743 versus 30624), physics by 10.8% (2754 versus 2486), data compression by 6.4% (585752 versus 550271), find prime numbers by 5.3% (198 versus 188), floating point math by 4.4% (125546 versus 120262), and multithread by 3.4% (46107 versus 44578). The i9-14900 responds with wins in random string sorting by 12.9% (61060 versus 53167), data encryption by 11.6% (33540 versus 29636), and integer math by 5.9% (175010 versus 164629).

The Core 9 273PQE also wins PassMark single-thread by 5.8% (4573 versus 4323), matching its duplicate singlethread entry. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, the Core 9 273PQE wins 13 and the i9-14900 wins 4.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several platform traits. Both use Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, use dual-channel memory, support ECC memory, include UHD Graphics 770, and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process and both are active production parts.

The core and thread counts differ sharply. The Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks differ as well: the Core 9 273PQE starts at 3.40 GHz, while the i9-14900 starts at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the Core 9 273PQE at 5.90 GHz and the i9-14900 at 5.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs meaningfully. The Core 9 273PQE carries a 125 W TDP, while the i9-14900 is rated at 65 W. Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 9 273PQE at 89.6 GB/s; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the i9-14900. The i9-14900 has a listed die size of 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PQE.

Both processors are multiplier-locked. The Core 9 273PQE is part of the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the i9-14900 belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Release dates differ: the Core 9 273PQE launched on 2026-03-08, and the i9-14900 launched on 2024-01-07. The part numbers are SA4Q9 for the Core 9 273PQE and SRN3V for the i9-14900.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i9-14900 uses Raptor Lake-R. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The i9-14900 lists Raptor Lake as its architecture; the Core 9 273PQE does not list an architecture field beyond its Bartlett Lake codename.

Cache configurations are identical on a per-core basis. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The total L3 figures are not recorded for either part, and neither supports 3D V-Cache.

The core organization accounts for the performance differences. The i9-14900's 24 cores and 32 threads provide more simultaneous execution resources, which explains its Cinebench R15 multi-core win and its leads in integer math, encryption, and random string sorting. The Core 9 273PQE's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, combined with a 5.90 GHz boost, supports its dominant single-core results.

The 125 W TDP of the Core 9 273PQE versus the 65 W TDP of the i9-14900 suggests the newer part is configured for higher sustained power delivery, which aligns with its wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core and PassMark multithread despite having fewer cores. The i9-14900's lower TDP points to a more conservative power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PQE dominates single-thread workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5532 versus 2212, a 150.1% lead, is the largest gap in the comparison. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 76.8%, Cinebench R20 single-core by 3.5%, and PassMark single-thread by 5.8%. Applications that scale with per-core frequency will favor the Core 9 273PQE.

The Core 9 273PQE also wins the more recent multi-core tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 26.1% advantage, and Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 3.5% advantage. PassMark multithread goes to the Core 9 273PQE by 3.4%, and PassMark physics by 10.8%. Workloads using current rendering engines or physics simulation should favor this part.

The i9-14900 wins in four specific PassMark workloads. Integer math leads by 5.9% (175010 versus 164629), data encryption by 11.6% (33540 versus 29636), random string sorting by 12.9% (61060 versus 53167), and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 17.6% (4793 versus 3950). These results point to legacy multi-threaded workloads and certain data-processing tasks where its 24 cores provide an edge.

The win count is one-sided: 13 benchmarks for the Core 9 273PQE versus 4 for the i9-14900. The average benchmark score difference of 66099 versus 58115 reinforces the same conclusion. For users choosing between the two, the data indicates the Core 9 273PQE is the better all-around performer, with the i9-14900 reserved for workloads that specifically match its integer, encryption, sorting, and legacy multi-core strengths.