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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data presents a lopsided contest. The Intel Core i7-14700HX claims victory in 16 of the 17 recorded benchmarks, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE secures exactly one win. That single victory is decisive and significant. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 9 273PTE scores 2886 against the i7-14700HX’s 2103, a 37.2% advantage. This is not a marginal edge; it is the largest percentage gap in either direction across the entire benchmark suite.

Every other multi-core and synthetic workload tells a different story. The most dramatic margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the i7-14700HX scores 3812 versus 2060 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 46% deficit for the desktop part. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 34.3% gap (13059 vs 8586), and Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows that to 16.9% (24595 vs 20445). The pattern holds across PassMark tests. Data compression favors the i7-14700HX by 41% (438539 vs 258704), data encryption by 45.4% (26092 vs 14253), and random string sorting by 40.3% (48544 vs 28973). Integer math shows a 37.2% gap (131296 vs 82411), floating-point math a 35.3% gap (93836 vs 60673), and extended instructions a 38% gap (25718 vs 15952). The PassMark multi-thread score lands at 36566 for the i7-14700HX versus 24054 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 34.2% difference.

Single-threaded PassMark results also favor the i7-14700HX, though by a smaller margin. PassMark single-thread shows 3947 versus 3433, a 13% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core is nearly tied at 296 versus 290, a 2% difference. The outlier remains Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 9 273PTE’s 37.2% lead suggests workload-specific behavior tied to boost clocks or cache behavior rather than a general single-thread superiority. Notably, both processors share a 5.50 GHz boost clock, so the R23 single-core result cannot be explained by peak frequency alone.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the overall hierarchy. The i7-14700HX posts an average of 45953, while the Core 9 273PTE averages 31143. That places the i7-14700HX at the 89th percentile of all CPUs and the Core 9 273PTE at the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the i7-14700HX include the AMD EPYC 7303 and EPYC 4364P, both within 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core Ultra 5 235, both within 0.2%. The Core 9 273PTE’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, each within 0.2%, and the Core i7-13700TE within 0.4%. The i7-14700HX competes in a higher performance tier, surrounded by server and AI-oriented parts, while the Core 9 273PTE sits among mid-range desktop and mobile chips.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX dominates every category that stresses parallel execution. Its 20 cores and 28 threads give it a structural advantage over the Core 9 273PTE’s 12 cores and 24 threads. The benchmark data confirms this across Cinebench multi-core tests, PassMark multi-thread, integer and floating-point math, data compression, encryption, and physics. The physics score of 2252 versus 1917 (14.9% gap) and find prime numbers score of 165 versus 142 (13.9% gap) show that even moderately threaded workloads lean toward the i7-14700HX.

The Core 9 273PTE wins only one recorded test: Cinebench R23 single-core. This result implies that in lightly threaded scenarios where a single core carries the load, the Core 9 273PTE can outperform the i7-14700HX by a wide margin. The 37.2% delta is large enough to suggest architectural differences in how each chip handles the R23 single-core workload, possibly related to cache layout or core scheduling. The Core 9 273PTE’s L3 cache is 36 MB shared, slightly larger than the i7-14700HX’s 33 MB, which may contribute to this single-core result. However, the i7-14700HX still wins Cinebench R15 and R20 single-core, so the Core 9 273PTE’s advantage is not universal across single-threaded tests.

For users focused on multi-threaded productivity, rendering, compression, or scientific computation, the i7-14700HX is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. For workloads that depend heavily on a single core and specifically resemble the Cinebench R23 single-core test, the Core 9 273PTE offers a measurable edge. The PassMark single-thread score contradicts that pattern, favoring the i7-14700HX by 13%, which means the Core 9 273PTE’s R23 win should be interpreted cautiously as workload-specific rather than a general single-thread advantage.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for most users. The Intel Core i7-14700HX outperforms the Intel Core 9 273PTE in 16 of 17 benchmarks, including all multi-core tests and most single-thread tests. Its average benchmark score of 45953 versus 31143 places it in the 89th percentile compared to the 82nd percentile for the Core 9 273PTE. The i7-14700HX also offers 20 cores and 28 threads versus 12 cores and 24 threads, and it unlocks the multiplier, which the Core 9 273PTE does not. The i7-14700HX carries a 55 W TDP versus 45 W for the Core 9 273PTE, a modest increase for substantially higher throughput.

The Core 9 273PTE has one clear advantage: the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2886 versus 2103, a 37.2% lead. For users whose primary workload is single-threaded and behaves like that benchmark, the Core 9 273PTE delivers the higher peak performance. The Core 9 273PTE also uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and is a desktop part, while the i7-14700HX uses Intel BGA 1964 and targets mobile systems. That form factor difference may drive the decision independently of raw performance. The Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549, while the i7-14700HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

The i7-14700HX is the better processor for multi-threaded work, based on the recorded data. The Core 9 273PTE is the better processor for a narrow single-threaded scenario, with the caveat that other single-thread tests favor the i7-14700HX. The average scores and percentile rankings make the i7-14700HX the stronger overall part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has an average benchmark score of 45953, compared to 31143 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 9 273PTE beat the Intel Core i7-14700HX?

A: The Core 9 273PTE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2886 versus 2103, a 37.2% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

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

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the i7-14700HX leads by 46% with a score of 3812 versus 2060.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Intel Core i7-14700HX support ECC memory.

Q: What sockets do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX uses Intel BGA 1964.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel lineages. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-HX codename and belongs to the Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel’s foundry.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 9 273PTE provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i7-14700HX provides 20 cores and 28 threads. Both share the same per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and per-core L2 cache of 2 MB. The L3 cache differs: the Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB shared, while the i7-14700HX has 33 MB shared. The i7-14700HX has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. The Core 9 273PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14700HX has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i7-14700HX uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market positioning also diverges. The Core 9 273PTE is a desktop processor, while the i7-14700HX is a mobile processor. The Core 9 273PTE has a locked multiplier, while the i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ, with the i7-14700HX released earlier and the Core 9 273PTE later. The part numbers are SA4QJ for the Core 9 273PTE and SRMXG for the i7-14700HX.

Specification Differences

The record shows several direct specification differences between the two parts. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The base clock differs: 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE versus 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700HX. Both reach the same boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

The TDP differs, with the Core 9 273PTE rated at 45 W and the i7-14700HX rated at 55 W. The sockets are different: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 9 273PTE and Intel BGA 1964 for the i7-14700HX. The L3 cache sizes differ, with 36 MB for the Core 9 273PTE and 33 MB for the i7-14700HX. The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE and UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14700HX.

The market segments differ, with the Core 9 273PTE listed as Desktop and the i7-14700HX as Mobile. The multiplier unlock status differs, with the Core 9 273PTE locked and the i7-14700HX unlocked. The release dates differ, and the Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549 while the i7-14700HX has no recorded launch MSRP. The i7-14700HX has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PTE has none recorded. The Core 9 273PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14700HX has none recorded.