Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a decisive overall outcome: the Intel Core i7-14700 wins 16 of the 17 benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 1. The average benchmark score gap is substantial, with the Core i7-14700 recording 52301 against the Core 9 273PTE's 31143.

The largest single victory for the Core i7-14700 comes in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 29601 versus 14253, a delta of 51.8 percent. PassMark data compression follows closely, with the Core i7-14700 at 498198 against 258704, a 48.1 percent advantage. These two workloads emphasize the Core i7-14700's ability to handle sustained throughput tasks.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i7-14700 posts 4061 versus 2060, a 49.3 percent lead, which is the largest delta across all Cinebench tests. Cinebench R20 multicore shows a 40.3 percent gap (14388 versus 8586), and Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 28 percent gap (28398 versus 20445). Each of these multicore results reinforces the pattern: the Core i7-14700's additional cores translate directly into higher multi-threaded scores.

The Core 9 273PTE's only win comes in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 2886 against 2080, a 38.8 percent advantage. This is a notable result because it demonstrates that the Core 9 273PTE's single-thread performance, driven by its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz, can outperform the Core i7-14700 in that specific rendering workload. However, the same pattern does not hold in other single-thread tests. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Core i7-14700 leads by 3 percent (299 versus 290), and in Cinebench R20 singlecore, it leads by 40.3 percent (2031 versus 1212).

PassMark single-thread results also favor the Core i7-14700, with a score of 4236 versus 3433, a 19 percent lead. The discrepancy between the Cinebench R23 singlecore result and the other single-thread tests suggests that the Core 9 273PTE's advantage is workload-specific rather than universal.

Other PassMark tests show consistent Core i7-14700 wins. Floating point math: 106716 versus 60673, a 43.1 percent lead. Integer math: 154535 versus 82411, a 46.7 percent lead. Extended instructions: 28388 versus 15952, a 43.8 percent lead. Random string sorting: 54340 versus 28973, a 46.7 percent lead. Multithread: 40318 versus 24054, a 40.3 percent lead. Physics: 2226 versus 1917, a 13.9 percent lead. Find prime numbers: 164 versus 142, a 13.4 percent lead.

The smallest delta in the entire comparison is Cinebench R15 singlecore at 3 percent, which indicates that for lightly threaded legacy workloads, the two processors are nearly equivalent. The largest deltas, all exceeding 40 percent, cluster around multi-threaded and data-heavy operations.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear division of roles. The Intel Core i7-14700 is the stronger processor for nearly every measured workload. Its 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with a 65 TDP and Raptor Lake architecture, deliver consistently higher scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, versus the Core 9 273PTE's 82nd percentile, confirms the overall performance hierarchy.

Users whose workloads involve data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, floating point math, integer math, or random string sorting should select the Core i7-14700 based on the recorded deltas. The 40 to 50 percent advantages in these categories are too large to ignore for any compute-intensive application.

The Core 9 273PTE, with its 12 cores, 24 threads, and 45 TDP, wins only Cinebench R23 singlecore. Its 38.8 percent lead in that test, plus its higher boost clock at a lower TDP, positions it as a processor for scenarios where single-thread rendering performance matters and power draw is a concern. The 45 TDP versus 65 TDP is a meaningful difference for compact systems or thermally constrained environments.

The average benchmark score gap of 52301 versus 31143, roughly 68 percent higher for the Core i7-14700, is the summary statistic that most directly captures the overall performance difference. However, the Core 9 273PTE's lower TDP and its single-thread win in Cinebench R23 give it a distinct niche. The verdict from the data is straightforward: for general-purpose and multi-threaded performance, the Core i7-14700 is the choice; for single-thread Cinebench R23 performance at lower power, the Core 9 273PTE has a specific edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 and the same 10 nm process node from Intel. Both use the same L1 cache configuration of 80 KB per core and the same L2 cache of 2 MB per core. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. Both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core architectures diverge. The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, with the generation listed as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake). The Core i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, with the generation listed as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Core i7-14700 also has a listed architecture of Raptor Lake, while the Core 9 273PTE has no explicit architecture field.

The most significant architectural difference is the core count. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. This core advantage directly explains the multi-threaded benchmark results. The Core i7-14700 also has a larger die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PTE has no recorded die size.

L3 cache differs between the two. The Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i7-14700 has 33 MB. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 9 273PTE carries a larger L3 cache, which may contribute to its single-thread Cinebench R23 win.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but the UHD Graphics 770 is the higher-tier part.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i7-14700 has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The Core 9 273PTE's lower TDP of 45 watts, versus 65 watts for the Core i7-14700, indicates a more power-efficient design despite its smaller core count.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors. Core count: the Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores, the Core i7-14700 has 20 cores. Thread count: 24 versus 28. Base clock: 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE, 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-14700. Boost clock: 5.50 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE, 5.40 GHz for the Core i7-14700. TDP: 45 watts versus 65 watts.

L3 cache: 36 MB for the Core 9 273PTE, 33 MB for the Core i7-14700. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for the Core 9 273PTE, no recorded figure for the Core i7-14700. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. Die size: no recorded figure for the Core 9 273PTE, 257 mm² for the Core i7-14700.

Release dates differ. The Core 9 273PTE has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Core i7-14700 has a release date of 2024-01-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PTE is $549, and for the Core i7-14700 it is $384. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are SA4QJ for the Core 9 273PTE and SRN40 for the Core i7-14700.

The Core i7-14700 has a series designation of Core 14th Gen and a codename of Raptor Lake-R. The Core 9 273PTE has no series designation and a codename of Bartlett Lake. Both are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14700 has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the core and thread difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: Which processor won the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 won 16 of the 17 benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 9 273PTE won 1.

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins Cinebench R23 singlecore, scoring 2886 versus 2080 for the Core i7-14700, a 38.8 percent advantage.

Q: How do the TDP values compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel Core i7-14700 has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins in every measured category except one. Its largest wins are in data encryption (51.8 percent), data compression (48.1 percent), and Cinebench R15 multicore (49.3 percent). These results make it the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering, data processing, encryption workloads, and general compute tasks. The Cinebench R20 multicore and singlecore tests both show a 40.3 percent lead, and PassMark multithread also shows a 40.3 percent lead. The Core i7-14700's 91st percentile ranking versus all CPUs supports its position as the higher-performance part overall.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in Cinebench R23 singlecore with a 38.8 percent advantage. This specific workload, combined with its lower 45 watt TDP and larger 36 MB L3 cache, makes it suitable for scenarios where single-thread rendering performance is paramount and power consumption needs to be minimized. Its average benchmark score of 31143 and 82nd percentile ranking place it below the Core i7-14700 in overall performance, but the single-thread win is genuine and repeatable in the recorded data.

For users running Cinebench R23 singlecore as a primary workload, the Core 9 273PTE delivers a measurable improvement. For all other recorded workloads, the Core i7-14700 provides substantial advantages, often exceeding 40 percent. The data does not show any other workload where the Core 9 273PTE approaches parity with the Core i7-14700. The closest margin outside its single win is Cinebench R15 singlecore, where the Core i7-14700 leads by only 3 percent, indicating that for very old single-thread benchmarks, the processors are nearly tied.