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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, which wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The single exception is a near-tie in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 143 against 142, a 0.7% margin that falls within typical run-to-run variation.

The largest advantage appears in PassMark single-thread performance. The Core 9 273PTE records 3433 points against 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 30.2% lead. This is the widest delta in the entire comparison and indicates a substantial per-core performance advantage for the Bartlett Lake part. The same result appears under the PassMark singlethread label, confirming consistency across the database's measurement methods.

Multi-threaded workloads show a uniform 20% gap across the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, the Core 9 273PTE scores 2060, 8586, and 20445 respectively, against 1716, 7154, and 17035 for the i7-14701TE. The single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the Core 9 273PTE leading by 19.8% in R15 (290 vs 242) and by 20% in both R20 (1212 vs 1010) and R23 (2886 vs 2405). The consistency of this 20% delta across both single and multi-core workloads suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

Integer math shows the second-largest delta at 25.3%, with the Core 9 273PTE scoring 82411 against 65792. Random string sorting produces a 27.3% advantage (28973 vs 22760), the third-largest gap. Data encryption shows a 21.8% lead (14253 vs 11699), and floating point math a 20.8% lead (60673 vs 50219). Data compression trails at 17.3% (258704 vs 220520), while extended instructions show a more modest 11.1% advantage (15952 vs 14354).

The closest non-prime-number result is PassMark physics, where the Core 9 273PTE leads by only 3.1% (1917 vs 1860). This narrow margin indicates that the physics workload does not scale as strongly with the Core 9 273PTE's additional resources. The PassMark multithread score shows a 20% lead (24054 vs 20042), matching the Cinebench multicore pattern.

In the database's overall ranking, the Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PTE is 31143, compared to 26013 for the i7-14701TE. The Core 9 273PTE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F (average score 31081, 0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074, 0.2% behind), placing it in a competitive cluster. The i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are lower-performing parts, including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981, 0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, 0.4% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several foundational characteristics. Both use Intel's 10 nm process node, both are fabricated by Intel, and both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel access, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Intel Core 9 273PTE, based on the Bartlett Lake codename, provides 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE, from the Raptor Lake-R codename within the Raptor Lake architecture, provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This 50% difference in core count and thread count explains much of the multicore performance gap.

Clock speeds also favor the Core 9 273PTE. Its base clock is 1.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i7-14701TE starts at a higher 2.10 GHz base but boosts to only 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Core 9 273PTE contributes to its single-thread advantage, while the higher base clock on the i7-14701TE does not compensate for the core deficit.

Cache hierarchies show a similar pattern. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache differs: the Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB shared, while the i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared. The 3 MB difference in L3 is modest relative to the core count gap.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are Intel integrated solutions, but the i7-14701TE's implementation is the higher-tier model. The die size is only recorded for the i7-14701TE at 257 mm². The Core 9 273PTE's die size is not listed in the database.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE at 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE's memory bandwidth is not listed. Both support the same memory types, so the practical difference may be limited by the dual-channel memory bus shared by both parts.

The release dates differ by roughly 20 months. The i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core 9 273PTE was released on 2026-03-08. The Core 9 273PTE carries a launch MSRP of $549, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14701TE. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking through the multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins across nearly every measured category. Its 30.2% single-thread advantage makes it the clear choice for workloads that depend on per-core performance, such as lightly threaded applications and interactive workloads. The 20% multicore advantage across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 positions it ahead for rendering and other heavily threaded tasks.

The integer math result (25.3% ahead) and random string sorting result (27.3% ahead) indicate strong performance in data processing and sorting workloads. Data encryption shows a 21.8% advantage, and floating point math shows a 20.8% advantage. Data compression, at 17.3% ahead, is the smallest of the major PassMark workload gaps but still a comfortable lead.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins exactly one test: PassMark find prime numbers, with a 0.7% margin (143 vs 142). This is the only recorded scenario where the i7-14701TE outperforms the Core 9 273PTE, and the margin is small enough to be considered effectively a tie. The physics test is the closest competitive result for the i7-14701TE, with the Core 9 273PTE leading by only 3.1%, suggesting the i7-14701TE is comparatively stronger in physics simulation relative to its other results.

The i7-14701TE's higher base clock of 2.10 GHz versus 1.40 GHz may provide an advantage in short bursts of lightly threaded work before boost clocks engage, but the benchmark data does not isolate this effect. The UHD Graphics 770 in the i7-14701TE is the higher-tier integrated graphics solution, which could matter for systems without a discrete GPU, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3433 against 2637 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 30.2% advantage. Cinebench single-core results show a 19.8% to 20% lead across R15, R20, and R23.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Core 9 273PTE leads by 20% in all three Cinebench multicore tests (R15: 2060 vs 1716, R20: 8586 vs 7154, R23: 20445 vs 17035) and by 20% in PassMark multithread (24054 vs 20042).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 9 273PTE and the i7-14701TE support ECC memory, along with DDR4 and DDR5 memory types.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the i7-14701TE wins?

A: Yes, in PassMark find prime numbers, the i7-14701TE scores 143 against 142 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 0.7% margin. This is the only recorded test where the i7-14701TE comes out ahead.

Q: What socket do both processors use?

A: Both use Intel Socket 1700, with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors:

• Cores: 12 on the Core 9 273PTE, 8 on the i7-14701TE
• Threads: 24 on the Core 9 273PTE, 16 on the i7-14701TE
• Base clock: 1.40 GHz on the Core 9 273PTE, 2.10 GHz on the i7-14701TE
• Boost clock: 5.50 GHz on the Core 9 273PTE, 5.20 GHz on the i7-14701TE
• Codename: Bartlett Lake on the Core 9 273PTE, Raptor Lake-R on the i7-14701TE
• Architecture: not listed for the Core 9 273PTE, Raptor Lake for the i7-14701TE
• Generation: Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) for the Core 9 273PTE, Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for the i7-14701TE
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PTE, 33 MB shared on the i7-14701TE
• Die size: not listed for the Core 9 273PTE, 257 mm² for the i7-14701TE
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for the Core 9 273PTE, not listed for the i7-14701TE
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE, UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE
• Release date: 2026-03-08 for the Core 9 273PTE, 2024-06-30 for the i7-14701TE
• Launch MSRP: $549 for the Core 9 273PTE, not listed for the i7-14701TE
• Part number: SA4QJ for the Core 9 273PTE, Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE

Identical specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel as the foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, Intel Socket 1700, 45 W TDP, and locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PTE outperforms the Intel Core i7-14701TE in 16 of 17 recorded tests, with margins ranging from 3.1% in physics to 30.2% in single-thread performance. The average benchmark score difference is 31143 versus 26013, a 19.7% overall gap.

The Core 9 273PTE's advantages come from its 12 cores and 24 threads against 8 cores and 16 threads, its higher 5.50 GHz boost clock against 5.20 GHz, its larger 36 MB L3 cache against 33 MB, and its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The i7-14701TE counters with a higher 2.10 GHz base clock, a larger die size at 257 mm², and the UHD Graphics 770 instead of the UHD Graphics 730.

Users selecting between these two parts should base the decision on the workload profile. The Core 9 273PTE is the stronger choice for multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, integer math, and single-thread responsiveness. The i7-14701TE offers only a marginal win in prime number finding and a closer physics result, which does not offset the broader performance deficit. The Core 9 273PTE also holds the 82nd percentile ranking against the 78th percentile for the i7-14701TE, confirming its higher standing in the overall CPU landscape.

The i7-14701TE remains a functional desktop processor, but the recorded data does not identify any significant workload category where it exceeds the Core 9 273PTE. The 0.7% prime number advantage is within noise and does not constitute a practical use case. For any workload represented in the database, the Core 9 273PTE delivers equal or better performance, with the largest gains in single-thread tasks and sorting operations.