Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between these two Intel Socket 1700 desktop processors is decisive. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE claims only a single victory. That one win, however, is worth examining closely because it reveals a distinct workload characteristic.

The Core 9 273PTE takes the top spot in PassMark's find prime numbers test. Its score of 142 beats the i5-14490F's 122, a 16.4% advantage. This is a specialized mathematical workload that rewards the Core 9's specific configuration. For prime number generation and related integer-heavy algorithms with particular thread scheduling patterns, the Core 9 273PTE holds an edge.

Every other benchmark category favors the Core i5-14490F. The margin varies substantially across workload types. In Cinebench tests, the i5-14490F consistently leads by 11.1% across R15, R20, and R23, for both single-core and multi-core runs. The single-core Cinebench R15 delta is 11.3%, a slight difference from the multi-core deltas. This consistency across Cinebench versions suggests a fundamental performance advantage that scales uniformly.

The PassMark suite shows a wider spread. Data compression favors the i5-14490F by 23.9%, extended instructions by 26.6%, and data encryption by 21.8%. Random string sorting shows an 18.6% gap. The smaller deltas appear in floating point math (8.8%), integer math (6.2%), and physics (8.4%). The multithreaded PassMark score shows a 16.1% gap, while the single-thread score shows an 11.4% gap.

The percentile rankings place the i5-14490F in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for the Core 9 273PTE. The average benchmark scores confirm this: 38,149 for the i5-14490F versus 31,143 for the Core 9 273PTE. That is a 22.5% difference in aggregate performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and the same 10 nm process node from Intel. Both use dual-channel memory and support both DDR4 and DDR5. Both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The similarities end there.

The Core i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and a Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Its die size is 215 mm². The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. Its die size is not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ notably. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the i5-14490F wins most multi-threaded benchmarks. The base clock of the i5-14490F is 2.50 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE. The boost clock shows the Core 9 273PTE at 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the i5-14490F.

Cache layout differs as well. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core for the Core 9 273PTE versus 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14490F. The L3 cache is 36 MB shared for the Core 9 273PTE versus 24 MB shared for the i5-14490F. These cache figures suggest the Core 9 273PTE should have an advantage in cache-sensitive workloads, but the benchmark data does not consistently confirm this.

The Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, while the i5-14490F does not. The Core 9 273PTE includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. The memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s is recorded only for the Core 9 273PTE; the i5-14490F has no such figure in the database.

The thermal design power differs: 45 W for the Core 9 273PTE versus 65 W for the i5-14490F. Despite the higher TDP, the i5-14490F delivers superior performance in nearly every test. The Core 9 273PTE's release date is March 2026, while the i5-14490F's release date is December 2023. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PTE is $549. No launch MSRP exists for the i5-14490F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Why does the Core i5-14490F win multi-core benchmarks despite having fewer cores?

A: The i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE. The higher base clock, combined with the different architecture generation, enables the i5-14490F to beat the Core 9 273PTE in every Cinebench multi-core test by 11.1%.

Q: What is the single benchmark where the Core 9 273PTE wins?

A: The Core 9 273PTE wins the PassMark find prime numbers test with a score of 142 versus 122 for the i5-14490F, a 16.4% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through dual-channel memory buses. The Core 9 273PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14490F has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38,149, placing it in the 86th percentile. The Core 9 273PTE has an average score of 31,143, placing it in the 82nd percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count: 12 for the Core 9 273PTE versus 10 for the i5-14490F. Thread count: 24 versus 16. Base clock: 1.40 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. Boost clock: 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP: 45 W versus 65 W.

The cache configuration differs. L2 cache per core is 2 MB for the Core 9 273PTE versus 1.25 MB for the i5-14490F. L3 cache is 36 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

The die size is recorded only for the i5-14490F at 215 mm². The Core 9 273PTE has no die size figure. ECC memory support is present on the Core 9 273PTE and absent on the i5-14490F. Integrated graphics are present on the Core 9 273PTE and absent on the i5-14490F. Memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is recorded only for the Core 9 273PTE.

The generations differ: Bartlett Lake for the Core 9 273PTE versus Raptor Lake Refresh for the i5-14490F. The codenames differ: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R. Release dates differ: March 2026 versus December 2023. The part numbers differ: SA4QJ versus SRN35. The launch MSRP of $549 exists only for the Core 9 273PTE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant single benchmark difference appears in PassMark extended instructions. The i5-14490F scores 21,731 versus 15,952 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 26.6% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression follows closely with a 23.9% gap: 340,026 versus 258,704. Data encryption shows a 21.8% gap: 18,225 versus 14,253.

Random string sorting shows an 18.6% gap: 35,608 versus 28,973. The multithreaded PassMark score shows a 16.1% gap: 28,662 versus 24,054. The single-thread PassMark score shows an 11.4% gap: 3,873 versus 3,433. The singlethread score, which appears twice in the database with identical values, matches this exactly.

The Cinebench results are uniform. Every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, both single-core and multi-core, shows an 11.1% gap except for Cinebench R15 single-core, which shows 11.3%. The scores themselves scale as expected: R15 multi-core at 2,318 versus 2,060, R20 multi-core at 9,660 versus 8,586, R23 multi-core at 23,000 versus 20,445. Single-core scores: R15 at 327 versus 290, R20 at 1,363 versus 1,212, R23 at 3,247 versus 2,886.

The smaller gaps appear in PassMark floating point math: 66,558 versus 60,673, an 8.8% gap. PassMark integer math: 87,844 versus 82,411, a 6.2% gap. PassMark physics: 2,093 versus 1,917, an 8.4% gap.

The only Core 9 273PTE win is PassMark find prime numbers: 142 versus 122, a 16.4% advantage for the Core 9 273PTE.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 16 of 17 benchmark comparisons and holds the higher average score, higher percentile ranking, and superior results across every Cinebench version and most PassMark workloads. The consistency of the 11.1% Cinebench gaps across all three versions suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

The Core 9 273PTE's single win in prime number finding shows that its larger L3 cache and additional cores provide a benefit in that specific integer-heavy workload. The 16.4% margin there is meaningful for applications that focus on prime number generation. Its lower TDP of 45 W versus 65 W for the i5-14490F also indicates a more power-efficient design, though the database contains no power consumption measurements.

For users whose workloads resemble the Cinebench rendering tests, the PassMark multithreaded suite, or the encryption and compression workloads, the i5-14490F delivers between 6.2% and 26.6% higher performance. For users who prioritize prime number calculations, the Core 9 273PTE provides a measurable advantage. The i5-14490F also offers a higher base clock, while the Core 9 273PTE offers a higher boost clock and ECC memory support.

The i5-14490F lacks integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory. The Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730, which may be sufficient for basic display output. The i5-14490F's higher TDP and earlier release date, combined with its superior benchmark performance, suggest that the Core 9 273PTE targets different priorities: efficiency, ECC support, and integrated graphics. The benchmark data does not support selecting the Core 9 273PTE for general performance, but its specific strengths are measurable and consistent.