Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 packs 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core i5 has two additional physical cores, but the Core 9 supports four more threads via its higher thread count.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14600 starts at a higher 2.70 GHz base clock but boosts to a lower 5.20 GHz.

Q: How much cache does each processor have?

A: Both processors share an identical L1 cache of 80 KB per core and L2 cache of 2 MB per core. The difference lies in L3 cache: the Core 9 273PTE offers 36 MB shared, while the Core i5-14600 has 24 MB shared.

Q: Do both support the same memory types and PCIe lanes?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 9 273PTE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14600 has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

Q: Which chip integrates a stronger graphics unit?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 includes UHD Graphics 770, whereas the Intel Core 9 273PTE comes with UHD Graphics 730. The Core i5's integrated graphics is the higher-tier model.

Q: What are the release dates and launch MSRPs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 launched on January 7, 2024 with a launch MSRP of $255. The Intel Core 9 273PTE launched on March 8, 2026 with a launch MSRP of $549.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a decisive outcome: the Intel Core i5-14600 wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Core 9 273PTE records zero wins. For workloads that depend on single-thread speed, multi-core rendering, or data-intensive operations, the Core i5-14600 is the superior choice based on every recorded measurement.

The Core 9 273PTE is positioned for a different role. Its 45 W TDP versus the Core i5-14600's 65 W TDP indicates a power-conscious design, and its 24 threads with 36 MB of shared L3 cache suggest a focus on parallel throughput within a constrained thermal envelope. The data shows the Core i5-14600 outperforms it in every tested scenario, often by margins exceeding 30%. The Core i5-14600 also holds a higher percentile ranking at 89 versus 82 for the Core 9 273PTE.

Systems integrators targeting maximum performance in Cinebench or Passmark workloads should choose the Core i5-14600. The Core 9 273PTE remains a viable option only for scenarios where the lower TDP and higher thread count matter more than raw benchmark scores, though the recorded data provides no performance category where it leads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14600 dominates across the entire benchmark suite. The largest margins appear in data encryption and compression tasks. In Passmark data encryption, the Core i5-14600 scores 25082 against 14253 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 43.2% advantage. Passmark data compression shows a 40.5% lead, with scores of 434620 versus 258704. Random string sorting follows closely at 39.7% ahead, recording 48043 against 28973.

Cinebench results show consistent 32.9% deficits for the Core 9 273PTE across both single-core and multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i5-14600 scores 30464, while the Core 9 273PTE manages 20445. Single-core R23 scores are 4300 versus 2886. The same 32.9% gap appears in R15 and R20 multi-core tests, with the Core i5-14600 reaching 3070 and 12794 respectively, compared to 2060 and 8586 for the Core 9 273PTE.

Single-thread performance shows a narrower but still substantial gap. Passmark single-thread scores are 4167 for the Core i5-14600 against 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 17.6% difference. Passmark physics follows at 17.7% ahead, with 2330 versus 1917. Floating-point math shows a 29.3% edge for the Core i5-14600 (85759 against 60673), and integer math is 29.6% ahead (117078 versus 82411).

Extended instructions show a 37.9% gap, with the Core i5-14600 scoring 25674 against 15952. The smallest margin in the entire suite is find prime numbers, where the Core i5-14600 leads by only 8.4%, scoring 155 versus 142. Passmark multithread confirms the overall trend with a 32.9% lead for the Core i5-14600, scoring 35848 against 24054.

The Core 9 273PTE's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-12700F with an average score of 31081, which is only 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074, also 0.2% ahead. The Core i5-14600's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900KS at 45094, only 0.5% higher, and the AMD EPYC 4344P at 45122, also 0.5% higher. This places the Core i5-14600 in a higher performance tier altogether, with an average benchmark score of 44889 versus 31143 for the Core 9 273PTE.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on several core specifications. The Intel Core i5-14600 uses 14 cores with 20 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores with 24 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: 2.70 GHz for the Core i5-14600 versus 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE. Boost clocks are closer, with the Core i5-14600 reaching 5.20 GHz and the Core 9 273PTE reaching 5.50 GHz.

Thermal design power shows a notable gap. The Core 9 273PTE is rated at 45 W, while the Core i5-14600 is rated at 65 W. This 20 W difference suggests the Core 9 273PTE targets lower-power systems despite its higher boost clock.

Cache allocations differ in L3 capacity. The Core 9 273PTE provides 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14600 offers 24 MB. L1 and L2 caches remain identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively.

The integrated graphics differ, with the Core i5-14600 using UHD Graphics 770 and the Core 9 273PTE using UHD Graphics 730. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel architecture, and both offer PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 9 273PTE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14600 has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

The Core i5-14600 has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PTE has no recorded die size. Both processors are locked, with multiplier unlocking set to false. Release dates differ by over two years, with the Core i5-14600 launching in January 2024 and the Core 9 273PTE launching in March 2026.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a generation label of Core 9 (Bartlett Lake). The Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R and a generation label of Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry.

The Bartlett Lake design in the Core 9 273PTE emphasizes thread density, offering 24 threads from 12 cores. This configuration suggests a focus on concurrent workloads where additional logical processors can be utilized, even at lower core counts. The larger 36 MB L3 cache supports this interpretation, providing more shared cache for the additional threads.

The Raptor Lake Refresh architecture in the Core i5-14600 takes a different approach with 14 cores and 20 threads. The higher core count and higher base clock of 2.70 GHz contribute to its substantial benchmark lead. The smaller 24 MB L3 cache does not appear to hinder performance in the recorded tests, as the Core i5-14600 leads in every category.

Both processors support ECC memory and use dual-channel memory buses. Both are desktop market segments with active production status. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core i5-14600 using UHD Graphics 770 and the Core 9 273PTE using UHD Graphics 730, which may indicate a different iGPU silicon configuration between the two architectures.

The Core 9 273PTE's 5.50 GHz boost clock is 300 MHz higher than the Core i5-14600's 5.20 GHz, yet the Core i5-14600 still wins single-thread benchmarks by 17.6% in Passmark and 32.9% in Cinebench R23. This indicates that architectural efficiency and base clock behavior play a larger role in real-world single-thread performance than the peak boost clock alone. The Raptor Lake Refresh core design in the Core i5-14600 delivers higher instructions per clock in these tests, despite the Bartlett Lake chip's higher frequency ceiling.