Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database records a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins none. The margin is substantial and consistent across every workload category, ranging from 7.5% in extended instructions to 37% in physics. The Core i9-14901E also holds a higher overall percentile rank, sitting at 86 versus 82 for the Core 9 273PTE. The average benchmark score difference is notable: 37911 for the Core i9-14901E against 31143 for the Core 9 273PTE, a gap of roughly 22%.

Users who prioritize raw performance across the board should select the Intel Core i9-14901E. The data shows no workload category where the Core 9 273PTE pulls ahead. The Core 9 273PTE does offer a lower 45 W TDP compared to the 65 W TDP of the Core i9-14901E, which may be relevant for power-constrained systems, but that is the only advantage evident from the recorded specifications. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PTE is $549. The Core i9-14901E has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking potential is not a distinguishing factor.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built by Intel on a 10 nm process node and use the Intel Socket 1700. They share identical cache geometries: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. Both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, based on the Bartlett Lake codename. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Raptor Lake-R codename and the Raptor Lake architecture, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 9 273PTE belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the Core i9-14901E belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Clock speeds favor the Core i9-14901E. Its base clock is 2.80 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.60 GHz. The Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core i9-14901E also carries a larger die size at 257 mm², while the die size for the Core 9 273PTE is not recorded. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901E has no recorded memory bandwidth value. The Core 9 273PTE was released in March 2026, while the Core i9-14901E was released in June 2024. Both are active production parts for the desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a uniform pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i9-14901E scores 2595 against 2060 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 20.6% advantage. The single-core R15 result is 366 versus 290, also 20.8% in favor of the Core i9-14901E. Moving to R20, the multicore scores are 10816 versus 8586, again a 20.6% gap, and the single-core scores are 1526 versus 1212, a 20.6% gap. In R23, the multicore score is 25753 for the Core i9-14901E against 20445 for the Core 9 273PTE, and the single-core score is 3635 versus 2886. Both R23 deltas are 20.6%. The consistency of this 20.6% margin across all six Cinebench tests suggests a fundamental per-thread performance advantage for the Core i9-14901E, despite having 4 fewer cores and 8 fewer threads.

The Passmark results show a wider range of margins. The largest gap is in physics, where the Core i9-14901E scores 3041 against 1917 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 37% lead. Integer math shows a 26.9% advantage: 112736 versus 82411. Floating point math is 25.2% ahead: 81089 versus 60673. Prime number finding is 24.9% ahead: 189 versus 142. Data encryption is 23.3% ahead: 18571 versus 14253. Random string sorting is 26% ahead: 39138 versus 28973.

The smallest margin is in extended instructions, where the Core i9-14901E scores 17249 against 15952, a 7.5% lead. Data compression is 10.4% ahead: 288777 versus 258704. Single-thread performance, measured by both Passmark single-thread and singlethread tests, shows 4354 versus 3433, a 21.2% gap. Multithread performance shows 30298 versus 24054, a 20.6% gap.

The data indicates the Core i9-14901E wins by a consistent 20% in most threaded workloads, but its advantage grows to 25-37% in specific math and physics workloads, and shrinks to 7.5-10.4% in instruction and compression tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the processor with more cores win the multicore benchmarks?

A: No. Despite having fewer cores, the Intel Core i9-14901E wins all multicore Cinebench and Passmark tests. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 25753 versus 20445 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 20.6% advantage.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a lower power draw?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel Core i9-14901E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory.

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

A: The largest margin is in Passmark physics, where the Intel Core i9-14901E leads by 37%. Its score is 3041 versus 1917 for the Core 9 273PTE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single recorded benchmark. There are no wins for the Intel Core 9 273PTE in the database. The data therefore supports a clear use-case split: the Core i9-14901E is the superior choice for all measured performance workloads. This includes Cinebench rendering tests, Passmark integer and floating point math, data compression, encryption, prime number finding, random string sorting, physics, single-thread, and multithread tasks.

The Core 9 273PTE does not win any benchmark, but it does have a lower TDP of 45 W against 65 W for the Core i9-14901E. This suggests an efficiency-oriented use case for the Core 9 273PTE, where the reduced power draw may be prioritized over performance. However, the benchmark data does not include any power efficiency metrics, so this conclusion is based solely on the recorded TDP values.

The Core 9 273PTE also offers more cores (12 versus 8) and more threads (24 versus 16), which could theoretically benefit heavily parallel workloads not captured in the recorded benchmark suite. But in the actual recorded tests, the Core i9-14901E consistently outperforms the Core 9 273PTE even in multicore tests, indicating that its higher clock speeds and architectural efficiency more than compensate for the core count deficit.

For single-threaded workloads, the Core i9-14901E shows a 20.8% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core (366 versus 290) and a 21.2% lead in Passmark single-thread (4354 versus 3433). This makes it the clear choice for applications that rely on per-core performance. The Core 9 273PTE, with its lower base clock of 1.40 GHz, cannot match this single-thread capability.

In summary, the recorded data shows a complete victory for the Intel Core i9-14901E. Any user selecting between these two parts based on benchmark performance should choose the Core i9-14901E. The only consideration in favor of the Core 9 273PTE is its lower TDP, which may suit systems with strict power budgets, but no performance advantage exists in the measured results.