Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The Intel Core 9 273PTE and Intel Core i7-14701E are both 10 nm desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, yet they present sharply different profiles. The Core i7-14701E wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Core 9 273PTE takes a single victory. The data shows a consistent pattern: the Core i7-14701E delivers higher scores across nearly every Cinebench and PassMark test, despite the Core 9 273PTE having more cores and threads. The average benchmark score for the Core i7-14701E is 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 9 273PTE averages 31143, sitting in the 82nd percentile. These results indicate that the Core i7-14701E is the stronger performer in almost all measured workloads, with the Core 9 273PTE’s only win coming in integer math.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14701E dominates the benchmark suite, winning every Cinebench test. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2237 against the Core 9 273PTE’s 2060, a 7.9% advantage. The same 7.9% lead appears in Cinebench R20 multicore (9321 vs 8586) and Cinebench R23 multicore (22195 vs 20445). Single-core results follow the same trend, with the Core i7-14701E ahead by 7.9% in Cinebench R15 singlecore (315 vs 290), 7.8% in R20 singlecore (1315 vs 1212), and 7.9% in R23 singlecore (3133 vs 2886). This consistency suggests a fundamental per-core performance advantage for the Core i7-14701E, not just a clock-speed difference.

In PassMark tests, the Core i7-14701E wins in data compression (282939 vs 258704, an 8.6% gap), data encryption (14862 vs 14253, 4.1%), extended instructions (18528 vs 15952, 13.9%), find prime numbers (176 vs 142, 19.3%), floating point math (61873 vs 60673, 1.9%), multithread (26112 vs 24054, 7.9%), physics (2399 vs 1917, 20.1%), random string sorting (29158 vs 28973, 0.6%), and single thread (4305 vs 3433, 20.3%). The largest wins for the Core i7-14701E come in single-threaded and physics workloads, where it leads by over 20%. The Core 9 273PTE’s sole victory is in PassMark integer math, scoring 82411 against 81325, a 1.3% margin. This single win indicates that the Core 9 273PTE’s higher core count (12 vs 8) can help in specific integer-heavy tasks, but the effect is small.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, and Intel as the foundry, but their underlying designs differ. The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake-R with 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core i7-14701E has a 257 mm² die size, whereas the die size for the Core 9 273PTE is not recorded. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache differs: the Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB, and the Core i7-14701E has 33 MB. This 3 MB L3 advantage for the Core 9 273PTE does not translate into benchmark wins, suggesting that the larger cache is not compensating for other differences.

The base clock speeds diverge significantly. The Core 9 273PTE runs at 1.40 GHz base, while the Core i7-14701E runs at 2.60 GHz base. The boost clocks are closer, with the Core 9 273PTE reaching 5.50 GHz and the Core i7-14701E reaching 5.40 GHz. The thermal design power also differs: the Core 9 273PTE is rated at 45 W, while the Core i7-14701E is rated at 65 W. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the Core 9 273PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while that figure is not provided for the Core i7-14701E. Both support ECC memory and use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ: the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points decisively to the Intel Core i7-14701E as the superior processor for nearly all workloads. Its 7.9% to 20.3% advantages across Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests, PassMark multithread, physics, and single-thread tests indicate a stronger per-core architecture and higher effective performance. The Core i7-14701E’s 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, compared to the Core 9 273PTE’s 82nd percentile, confirms this hierarchy. The Core 9 273PTE’s 12 cores and 24 threads do not overcome the Core i7-14701E’s higher base clock (2.60 GHz vs 1.40 GHz) and larger benchmark scores. The only scenario where the Core 9 273PTE leads is integer math, where its 1.3% advantage suggests a niche for integer-heavy tasks, but this is a narrow edge.

For a user prioritizing single-threaded performance, physics calculations, or extended instruction workloads, the Core i7-14701E is the clear choice based on the recorded data. Its 20.3% lead in single-thread PassMark and 20.1% lead in physics are substantial. For multithreaded productivity, the Core i7-14701E still wins by 7.9% in Cinebench R23 multicore and PassMark multithread, meaning the extra cores of the Core 9 273PTE do not provide a practical benefit in these tests. The Core 9 273PTE’s lower TDP of 45 W versus 65 W may be a consideration for system power budgets, but the performance data does not favor it. The verdict from the measurements is straightforward: the Intel Core i7-14701E is the better performer in 16 of 17 tests, with the Core 9 273PTE only edging ahead in integer math.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206, compared to 31143 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 1 (PassMark integer math).

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB.

Q: What are the base clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz, and the Intel Core i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the larger single-thread performance advantage?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E leads by 20.3% in PassMark single thread (4305 vs 3433) and by 7.9% in Cinebench R23 singlecore (3133 vs 2886).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest performance gap in the entire dataset appears in single-threaded tests. The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4305 in PassMark single thread, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433, a 20.3% difference. The same 20.3% delta appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread test. This is the clearest indicator of per-core superiority for the Core i7-14701E. A similarly large gap exists in PassMark physics, where the Core i7-14701E scores 2399 against 1917, a 20.1% lead. These two tests show that the Core i7-14701E is not just faster in multi-threaded scenarios but also in latency-sensitive and single-core work.

In Cinebench tests, the Core i7-14701E maintains a uniform 7.9% advantage across R15, R20, and R23 multi-core, and a 7.8% to 7.9% advantage in single-core. This uniformity suggests a consistent architectural edge rather than a workload-specific anomaly. For example, in Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i7-14701E scores 22195 versus 20445, a 1750-point difference. The Core i7-14701E also wins PassMark multithread by 7.9% (26112 vs 24054), matching the Cinebench multi-core delta. In PassMark extended instructions, the Core i7-14701E leads by 13.9% (18528 vs 15952), and in find prime numbers by 19.3% (176 vs 142). The smallest wins for the Core i7-14701E are in floating point math (1.9% at 61873 vs 60673) and random string sorting (0.6% at 29158 vs 28973), indicating that in some math-heavy tasks the two are nearly equal.

The Core 9 273PTE’s only win is in PassMark integer math, scoring 82411 against 81325, a 1.3% margin. This is the sole test where its 12-core configuration produces a measurable advantage. In data compression, the Core i7-14701E wins by 8.6% (282939 vs 258704), and in data encryption by 4.1% (14862 vs 14253). Across all 17 tests, the Core i7-14701E’s average delta is negative for the Core 9 273PTE, meaning the Core 9 273PTE consistently trails. The data does not show any test, other than integer math, where the Core 9 273PTE comes within 1% of the Core i7-14701E, and in several tests the gap exceeds 19%.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts form the primary specification difference. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock differs substantially: 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PTE versus 2.60 GHz for the Core i7-14701E. Boost clocks are closer, with the Core 9 273PTE at 5.50 GHz and the Core i7-14701E at 5.40 GHz. The TDP rating is 45 W for the Core 9 273PTE and 65 W for the Core i7-14701E. The L3 cache is 36 MB for the Core 9 273PTE and 33 MB for the Core i7-14701E, while L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively.

The process node is 10 nm for both, and both use Intel as the foundry. The socket is Intel Socket 1700 for both. Memory support is identical: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with ECC support enabled on both. The memory bandwidth for the Core 9 273PTE is recorded as 89.6 GB/s, but no memory bandwidth figure is provided for the Core i7-14701E. PCIe support is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i7-14701E. The die size for the Core i7-14701E is 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PTE’s die size is not listed. The Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549, while the Core i7-14701E has no recorded launch MSRP. The Core 9 273PTE is from the Bartlett Lake generation, and the Core i7-14701E is from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.