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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two CPUs in the recorded benchmarks?

A: The largest delta appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 142 versus 56 for the i3-14100T, a 153.6% advantage.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the i3-14100T wins?

A: Yes, in PassMark single thread the i3-14100T scores 3498 versus 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 1.9% lead. The same result appears under the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, while the i3-14100T averages 17648. The Core 9 sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, the i3-14100T at the 71st.

Q: What memory features do both processors share?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. Both support ECC memory and both include UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the i3-14100T has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear separation in workload capability. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with average score of 31143 versus 17648 for the i3-14100T. The Core 9 273PTE reaches the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the i3-14100T reaches the 71st. For multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and integer math, the Core 9 273PTE is the stronger part by substantial margins. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F at 31081 average score (0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074 (0.2% behind), placing it in a performance class well above the i3-14100T.

The Intel Core i3-14100T, by contrast, holds a narrow single-thread edge in PassMark single thread, scoring 3498 against 3433. That 1.9% advantage is the only recorded win for the i3-14100T. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17653 and the Intel Core i7-1255U at 17656, both sit within 0.1% of its average, confirming that the i3-14100T competes in a lower tier. The i3-14100T has a lower power envelope with a 35 W TDP versus 45 W for the Core 9 273PTE, and it uses a smaller die at 163 mm², but the Core 9 273PTE delivers roughly 76% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core performance.

The data indicates that the Core 9 273PTE is the choice for users whose workload scales with core count and cache, while the i3-14100T offers a modest single-thread advantage and a much smaller footprint in terms of cores and cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 9 273PTE dominates most recorded tests by a wide margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 20445 versus 11612 for the i3-14100T, a 76.1% delta. The same delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Core 9 scores 8586 against 4877, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 2060 against 1170. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R23 single-core shows 2886 versus 1639 (76.1%), R20 single-core shows 1212 versus 688 (76.2%), and R15 single-core shows 290 versus 165 (75.8%).

PassMark tests reinforce the multi-threaded advantage. In PassMark multithread, the Core 9 scores 24054 versus 13662, a 76.1% lead. Integer math shows an even larger gap: 82411 versus 40292, a 104.5% delta. Floating point math follows at 60673 versus 31379, a 93.4% delta. Physics performance in PassMark shows 1917 versus 973, a 97% advantage. Data compression scores 258704 versus 152636, a 69.5% delta. Data encryption shows 14253 versus 7881, an 80.9% delta. Extended instructions score 15952 versus 10414, a 53.2% delta. Random string sorting shows 28973 versus 15579, an 86% delta. The largest relative difference appears in find prime numbers, where the Core 9 scores 142 versus 56, a 153.6% delta.

The one exception in the dataset is PassMark single thread. The i3-14100T scores 3498, the Core 9 scores 3433, and the delta is -1.9% in favor of the i3-14100T. The same result appears under the PassMark singlethread entry, confirming a consistent, if small, single-thread lead for the i3-14100T.

The overall average benchmark score difference is 31143 versus 17648, a gap of 13495 points. That places the Core 9 273PTE at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the i3-14100T sits at the 71st. The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PTE, the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, both sit within 0.2% of its average score, while the nearest rivals for the i3-14100T, the Intel Core i3-13100F and Intel Core i7-1255U, sit within 0.1% of its average.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count: the Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores, the i3-14100T has 4. Thread counts follow: 24 versus 8. Base clocks differ, with the Core 9 running at 1.40 GHz and the i3-14100T at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, at 5.50 GHz for the Core 9 and 4.40 GHz for the i3-14100T. TDP differs, with the Core 9 rated at 45 W and the i3-14100T at 35 W. The Core 9 has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the i3-14100T has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache differs at 36 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. The i3-14100T has a recorded die size of 163 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE. Memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s for the Core 9, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i3-14100T. The Core 9 273PTE was released later, with a 2026-03-08 release date, while the i3-14100T has a 2024-01-07 release date. The Core 9 has launch MSRP of $549, while the i3-14100T has launch MSRP of $134. Both use Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5, run on dual-channel memory buses, support ECC memory, use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and include UHD Graphics 730. Both have locked multipliers and are produced on Intel's 10 nm process.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i3-14100T uses Raptor Lake-R. The Core 9 is listed as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake), while the i3-14100T is identified as Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The i3-14100T architecture is explicitly listed as Raptor Lake, while no separate architecture field is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE, only the codename. Both processors use the 10 nm process node from Intel, and both are fabricated by Intel. L1 cache is identical on a per-core basis at 80 KB per core. L2 cache per core differs, with the Core 9 at 2 MB per core and the i3-14100T at 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache differs significantly, 36 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. The i3-14100T has a die size of 163 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel operation, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are identical, UHD Graphics 730. Both carry the Intel Socket 1700 interface and both are desktop parts with active production status. The Core 9 273PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i3-14100T. The Core 9 273PTE has part number SA4QJ, and the i3-14100T has part number SRMX0.