Intel Core 9 273PQE vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE and the Intel Core i9-14901KE occupy different positions in the desktop CPU landscape, and the recorded data shows a clear split in their intended workloads. The Core 9 273PQE delivers a full set of benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark suites, while the Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means every measurable performance comparison in this analysis is based on the Core 9 273PQE’s scores, which place it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

The Core 9 273PQE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, which gives it a substantial advantage in multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, video encoding, and scientific computation. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190 points reflects strong scaling across its 24 threads. The single-core results also indicate high per-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5532 points. This combination positions the Core 9 273PQE as a balanced processor for both heavily parallel tasks and lightly threaded applications.

The Core i9-14901KE features 8 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that targets workloads where fewer, faster threads matter more than raw core counts. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz is higher than the Core 9 273PQE’s 3.40 GHz, and its boost clock reaches 5.80 GHz, close to the Core 9 273PQE’s 5.90 GHz. The Core i9-14901KE also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing frequency adjustment beyond its stock boost behavior. Without benchmark scores, the database cannot quantify its wins directly, but the architecture suggests it is geared toward single-threaded responsiveness and overclocking flexibility.

The data confirms that the Core 9 273PQE is the only one of the two with verified performance measurements. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus with an average score of 66159 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65914 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at 66855 (1.1% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4465P at 66925 (1.2% higher). These deltas are small, indicating that the Core 9 273PQE’s average benchmark score of 66099 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same manufacturing foundation. Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel and fit the Intel Socket 1700. They also share identical L1 cache of 80 KB per core, L2 cache of 2 MB per core, and L3 cache of 36 MB shared. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, use dual-channel memory buses, support ECC memory, and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are the same UHD Graphics 770 in both parts.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core 9 273PQE belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 9 generation. It provides 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Core i9-14901KE belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename within the Core 14th Gen series. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The Core i9-14901KE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PQE does not have a recorded die size.

The multiplier status differs as well. The Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, making it suitable for overclocking. The Core 9 273PQE has a locked multiplier, meaning its frequency behavior is fixed to the factory specification. Both parts consume 125 W TDP, so their thermal envelopes are identical, but the Core 9 273PQE achieves its performance with more cores and a slightly higher boost clock, while the Core i9-14901KE relies on a higher base clock and overclocking headroom.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 9 273PQE at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901KE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both processors support the same memory types and bus width, so their theoretical bandwidth limits are likely similar, but only the Core 9 273PQE has a verified measurement.

The release timeline is also different. The Core i9-14901KE was released in 2024, while the Core 9 273PQE has a release date in 2026. The Core 9 273PQE carries a launch MSRP of $589, while the Core i9-14901KE has no launch MSRP recorded. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the Core i9-14901KE has no individual benchmark scores in its profile. As a result, direct score comparisons between the two processors cannot be made from the database. The analysis must instead rely on the Core 9 273PQE’s measured results and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Core 9 273PQE’s Cinebench results show consistent strength across versions. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 3950 points, with a single-core score of 557 points. The R20 run records 16459 points in multi-core and 2323 points in single-core. The R23 run records 39190 points in multi-core and 5532 points in single-core. These numbers indicate that the Core 9 273PQE scales well as the multi-threaded workload becomes more demanding, moving from 3950 points in R15 to 39190 points in R23.

PassMark results for the Core 9 273PQE cover a range of workload types. The multi-thread score is 46107 points, and the single-thread score is 4573 points. Integer math scores 164629 points, while floating-point math scores 125546 points. Data compression reaches 585752 points, and data encryption logs 29636 points. Extended instructions score 38743 points, and random string sorting scores 53167 points. Prime number finding is the weakest result at 198 points, and physics simulation scores 2754 points.

These PassMark figures reveal where the Core 9 273PQE concentrates its performance. The data compression score of 585752 is the highest of any recorded metric, far exceeding the multi-thread score, which indicates strong memory and cache handling during data-intensive operations. Integer math and floating-point math also deliver high scores, confirming that the processor handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy compute tasks effectively. The low prime number finding score of 198 suggests that this particular workload, which is often latency-sensitive and dependent on single-thread branches, does not benefit from the processor’s configuration as much as parallel workloads do.

The Core i9-14901KE’s lack of benchmark scores means its performance profile is undocumented in the database. Its higher base clock of 3.80 GHz compared to the Core 9 273PQE’s 3.40 GHz suggests an advantage in latency-sensitive tasks, but no measured data confirms this. Its unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for users who adjust clock speeds, but again, no benchmark results verify the outcome of such adjustments.

The Verdict

The database presents a one-sided picture. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a complete set of benchmark results, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has none. Any user selecting between these two processors must weigh the verified performance of the Core 9 273PQE against the undocumented performance of the Core i9-14901KE.

The Core 9 273PQE is the only processor in this comparison with measured data. Its 93rd percentile ranking places it above most CPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score of 66099 sits within 1.2% of four nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the AMD EPYC 12-core EPYC 4465P. These small deltas show that the Core 9 273PQE is competitive with some of the strongest desktop and workstation processors available.

The Core i9-14901KE offers an unlocked multiplier and a higher base clock, which could appeal to users who intend to overclock and tune frequency behavior manually. It also uses a smaller core count of 8 cores and 16 threads, which may be sufficient for applications that do not scale beyond a limited number of threads. The absence of benchmark scores, however, means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for this processor.

The data indicates that the Core 9 273PQE is the safer choice for users who rely on measured performance across rendering, compression, encryption, and general compute workloads. The Core i9-14901KE is an option for users who prioritize overclocking flexibility and need fewer cores, but its performance remains unverified in the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 9 273PQE and the Core i9-14901KE support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory types with dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a locked multiplier.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Core 9 273PQE?

A: The Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66099. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, has an average score of 66159, which is 0.1% different.

Q: Does the Core i9-14901KE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile ranking is 50, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What are the cache sizes for both processors?

A: Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.