Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 9 273PTE across nearly every workload category. Out of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Core 9 273PTE wins 15, with the Intel Core i3-14100 taking only 2 wins. The scale of the advantage varies from moderate to extreme, depending on whether the workload is single-threaded or heavily parallel.

In Cinebench rendering tests, the Core 9 273PTE posts consistently large margins. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 9 scores 2060 versus 1292 for the i3-14100, a 59.4% advantage. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 290 versus 182, a 59.3% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core gap is 59.5% (8586 versus 5384), and the single-core gap is 59.7% (1212 versus 759). Cinebench R23 shows the same trend: multi-core scores 20445 versus 12820 for a 59.5% lead, while single-core scores 2886 versus 1809, also 59.5% ahead. These near-identical percentages across all three Cinebench generations indicate a consistent architectural advantage rather than workload-specific tuning.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core 9 273PTE stretches its lead furthest. The largest delta appears in prime number finding, where the Core 9 scores 142 versus 55, a massive 158.2% advantage. This workload is highly sensitive to core count and memory latency, and the data reflects that. Physics simulation also shows a doubling: 1917 versus 958, a 100.1% lead. Integer math delivers an 81.8% margin (82411 versus 45329), and floating point math shows a 72% advantage (60673 versus 35266). Data encryption scores 14253 versus 8838, a 61.3% lead, while data compression is 258704 versus 174115, a 48.6% margin. Random string sorting favors the Core 9 by 66.5% (28973 versus 17397). Extended instructions score 15952 versus 11865, a 34.4% advantage, which is the smallest multi-threaded gap recorded in the PassMark suite.

The only two wins for the Intel Core i3-14100 come in PassMark single-thread tests. The i3-14100 scores 3759 versus 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE, an 8.7% advantage. This appears twice in the dataset under slightly different labels, confirming the result. The i3-14100 also shows a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, which likely contributes to its single-thread dominance in this specific benchmark. The Core 9 273PTE still holds a strong single-core lead in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, however, with margins around 59%. The discrepancy between PassMark single-thread and Cinebench single-core results suggests the two processors respond differently to instruction mixes and thread scheduling.

The avgBenchmarkScore for the Core 9 273PTE is 31143, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The i3-14100 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 18318, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PTE include the Intel Core i7-12700F (avgScore 31081, delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (avgScore 31074, delta 0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE (avgScore 31028, delta 0.4%). The Core 9 273PTE sits just 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-12650HX (avgScore 31290). For the i3-14100, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core 3 305 (avgScore 18302, delta 0.1%), Intel Core 5 330 (avgScore 18345, delta -0.1%), Intel Core 7 360 (avgScore 18374, delta -0.3%), and Intel Core i3-13100 (avgScore 18380, delta -0.3%). These rival placements confirm that the two processors occupy entirely different performance tiers in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i3-14100 wins 2, both in PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 142 versus 55 for the i3-14100, a 158.2% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100 beat the Core 9 273PTE in any benchmark?

A: Yes, in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread tests, the i3-14100 scores 3759 versus 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE, an 8.7% lead.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 in multi-core and 2886 in single-core. The i3-14100 scores 12820 in multi-core and 1809 in single-core. The Core 9 leads by 59.5% in both.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and percentiles?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has an avgBenchmarkScore of 31143 and sits in the 82nd percentile. The i3-14100 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 18318 and sits in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How close are the two to their nearest rivals?

A: The Core 9 273PTE is within 0.5% of four rivals, including the Intel Core i7-12700F (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i7-13700TE (0.4% ahead), and Intel Core i7-12650HX (0.5% behind). The i3-14100 is within 0.3% of four rivals, including the Intel Core 3 305 (0.1% ahead), Intel Core 5 330 (0.1% behind), Intel Core 7 360 (0.3% behind), and Intel Core i3-13100 (0.3% behind).

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, carries the Raptor Lake architecture, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, but the design goals differ sharply.

Core and thread counts explain most of the performance gap. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core 9 offers triple the cores and triple the threads, which directly supports its large multi-threaded margins in Cinebench and PassMark workloads.

Cache configurations also differ. The Core 9 273PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 36 MB of shared L3. The i3-14100 also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but only 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 therefore provides 24 MB more shared L3 and 0.75 MB more L2 per core. The larger shared L3 cache helps sustain performance in data-heavy workloads such as compression and encryption.

Clock speeds show a trade-off. The Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i3-14100 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i3 starts at a much higher base frequency, which explains its PassMark single-thread win, but the Core 9 has a higher boost ceiling. Thermal design power differs accordingly: the Core 9 is rated at 45 watts, while the i3 is rated at 60 watts. The Core 9 delivers substantially more throughput at a lower TDP rating.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 9 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i3-14100. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both include UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics. Both use Intel Socket 1700, and both have locked multipliers. The die size is recorded for the i3-14100 at 163 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE.

Release timing differs by about two years. The i3-14100 has a release date of 2024-01-07, while the Core 9 273PTE has a release date of 2026-03-08. Both are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear separation of roles. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and throughput-heavy workloads. It wins every Cinebench test by roughly 59%, and it leads in PassMark physics, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, random string sorting, extended instructions, and prime number finding. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache, give it a decisive edge in rendering, simulation, and data processing tasks. The 82nd percentile ranking and avgBenchmarkScore of 31143 place it firmly above the i3-14100's 72nd percentile and 18318 average.

The Intel Core i3-14100 has one measurable strength: PassMark single-thread performance. Its score of 3759 beats the Core 9's 3433 by 8.7%. This advantage likely stems from its much higher base clock of 3.50 GHz compared to 1.40 GHz. For workloads that are purely single-threaded and short-lived, the i3-14100 delivers a small but real edge. The i3 also consumes a higher TDP of 60 watts versus 45 watts, which does not translate into a performance win in multi-threaded tests.

The database shows no scenario where the i3-14100 approaches the Core 9 in multi-threaded work. The smallest multi-threaded margin for the Core 9 is 34.4% in extended instructions. The i3-14100 cannot close that gap despite its higher base clock. The Core 9 also maintains a single-core lead in all three Cinebench versions, so the i3's PassMark single-thread win is an isolated result rather than a general pattern.

Users who run parallel workloads, compile code, render frames, or process large datasets should favor the Core 9 273PTE based on the benchmark evidence. Users whose primary workload is light, single-threaded, and latency-sensitive may see a minor benefit from the i3-14100's PassMark single-thread score, but they sacrifice massive multi-threaded capability in exchange. The data does not show any workload category where the i3-14100 leads by a wide margin; its only win is 8.7%. The Core 9 273PTE leads by margins ranging from 34.4% to 158.2% in every other category.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PTE | Intel Core i3-14100 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 1.40 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 60 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

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

| Die Size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

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

| Launch MSRP | $549 | $134 |

| Part Number | SA4QJ | SRMX1 |

Both processors share the same L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support, PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), socket (Intel Socket 1700), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), and locked multiplier status. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PTE is $549, and the launch MSRP for the i3-14100 is $134.