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

Intel Core 9 273PTE and Intel Core i7-14700T are both desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but the benchmark data shows two very different performance profiles. The Core i7-14700T wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, making it the dominant performer in this matchup. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the Core i7-14700T holds an 88th percentile rank across all CPUs, while the Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core i7-14700T is 41914, compared to 31143 for the Core 9 273PTE.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PTE does not win a single benchmark in the recorded data. Every one of the 17 head-to-head comparisons favors the Intel Core i7-14700T. This is a one-sided result. The Core i7-14700T wins across every category: Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests, PassMark integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics simulations. There is no workload category where the Core 9 273PTE delivers a higher score.

The closest margins appear in the PassMark physics test, where the Core i7-14700T leads by only 1.5%, and in the find prime numbers test, where the lead narrows to 2.1%. These small deltas suggest the Core 9 273PTE is competitive in specific integer-heavy or physics-oriented tasks, but the overall pattern is consistent. The Core i7-14700T leads by 12.1% in single-threaded PassMark performance and by 21.3% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The data indicates the Core i7-14700T is the stronger choice for both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 9 273PTE is based on Bartlett Lake, while the Core i7-14700T uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. The Core i7-14700T has a die size of 257 mm²; the Core 9 273PTE has no recorded die size.

The core counts differ substantially. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads. That eight-core difference explains much of the multi-core performance gap. L3 cache also differs: the Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB shared, while the Core i7-14700T has 33 MB shared. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700T uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports overclocking.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent 21.3% deficit for the Core 9 273PTE across all multi-core and single-core versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core i7-14700T scores 2618 against 2060. Single-core R15 shows 369 versus 290, a 21.4% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core records 10911 for the Core i7-14700T and 8586 for the Core 9 273PTE. Single-core R20 is 1540 against 1212. Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 25980 versus 20445, and single-core R23 shows 3667 against 2886.

PassMark tests reveal the widest margins. Integer math favors the Core i7-14700T by 27.6%, with scores of 113854 against 82411. Floating point math shows a 23.2% gap, 79042 versus 60673. Data compression is 27% higher for the Core i7-14700T, 354216 against 258704. Data encryption shows the largest relative difference at 33%, with 21277 versus 14253. Random string sorting is 24.8% ahead for the Core i7-14700T, 38546 versus 28973. Extended instructions are 20.4% higher, 20052 versus 15952.

The PassMark multi-thread score gives the Core i7-14700T a 30571 result versus 24054, a 21.3% advantage. Single-thread PassMark is closer at 12.1%, 3905 versus 3433. The physics test is nearly even: 1946 against 1917, a 1.5% gap. Find prime numbers is also close, 145 versus 142, a 2.1% difference. The smallest margins in the entire dataset are in these two tests, indicating the Core 9 273PTE is not far behind in narrowly defined integer tasks, but it still trails everywhere.

Specification Differences

The processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count: 12 for the Core 9 273PTE, 20 for the Core i7-14700T. Thread count: 24 versus 28. Base clock: 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE, 1.30 GHz for the Core i7-14700T. Boost clock: 5.50 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE, 5.20 GHz for the Core i7-14700T. TDP: 45 watts for the Core 9 273PTE, 35 watts for the Core i7-14700T. L3 cache: 36 MB versus 33 MB. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. Die size: not recorded for the Core 9 273PTE, 257 mm² for the Core i7-14700T. Release date: 2026-03-08 for the Core 9 273PTE, 2024-01-07 for the Core i7-14700T. Launch MSRP: $549 for the Core 9 273PTE, $384 for the Core i7-14700T. Part numbers: SA4QJ versus SRN41.

The Core 9 273PTE has a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz, higher base clock by 0.10 GHz, higher TDP by 10 watts, and larger L3 cache by 3 MB. The Core i7-14700T counters with eight additional cores, four additional threads, a newer integrated graphics unit, and a smaller die. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 9 273PTE at 89.6 GB/s; the Core i7-14700T has no recorded value.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 20 cores, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Core i7-14700T boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Core 9 273PTE is 0.30 GHz higher.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the Core 9 273PTE?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB shared L3 cache, and the Core i7-14700T has 33 MB shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PTE has 3 MB more.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, and the Core i7-14700T has a TDP of 35 watts. The Core 9 273PTE has a 10-watt higher TDP.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark data encryption, where the Core i7-14700T leads by 33% with a score of 21277 against 14253.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i7-14700T as the superior processor in every measured category. Its 17-0 win record is unambiguous. The Core i7-14700T delivers 21.3% higher multi-core Cinebench R23 scores, 27.6% higher integer math, and 33% higher data encryption. The only areas where the Core 9 273PTE comes close are physics and prime number finding, where deficits shrink to 1.5% and 2.1% respectively. Even there, the Core i7-14700T wins.

The Core 9 273PTE does have a higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and higher TDP, but these advantages do not translate into benchmark wins. The Core i7-14700T compensates with eight additional cores, which drive multi-threaded performance, and its single-thread PassMark score is 12.1% higher despite a lower boost clock. The Core i7-14700T also holds an 88th percentile rank versus 82nd for the Core 9 273PTE, and its average benchmark score of 41914 is substantially above the 31143 average of the Core 9 273PTE.

The benchmark data indicates the Core i7-14700T is the processor to choose for anyone comparing these two options. The Core 9 273PTE presents no workload where it leads, and its higher launch MSRP of $549 against $384 for the Core i7-14700T does not correspond to any performance advantage. The Core i7-14700T is the stronger performer across the board, with particular strength in multi-threaded and encryption workloads.