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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PTE holds a significant advantage in the recorded database results, primarily because it is the only processor in this comparison with a populated benchmark history. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which means the quantitative comparison is one-sided. The Core 9 273PTE posts an average benchmark score of 31143, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs tracked. The i9-14901KE shows an average score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, reflecting the absence of measured data rather than a true performance deficit.

Looking at the Core 9 273PTE's individual results, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445 and single-core score of 2886 demonstrate balanced throughput across heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score reaches 8586 with a single-core result of 1212. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2060 multi-core and 290 single-core. These scores indicate the 12-core, 24-thread configuration scales effectively with increasing thread counts.

The PassMark suite provides additional granularity. The Core 9 273PTE reaches 82411 in integer math, 60673 in floating point math, and 15952 in extended instructions. Data compression workloads produce a score of 258704, while data encryption hits 14253. Prime number finding returns 142, and random string sorting finishes at 28973. The multi-thread PassMark score is 24054, with physics at 1917 and single-thread at 3433.

Without any recorded benchmarks for the i9-14901KE, the database cannot produce head-to-head deltas. The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PTE provide context for its standing. The Intel Core i7-12700F averages 31081, a delta of 0.2% ahead of the Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31074, also 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i7-13700TE sits at 31028, 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core i7-12650HX trails at 31290, which is 0.5% behind the Core 9 273PTE. These tight margins place the Core 9 273PTE in a crowded performance band where the top contenders are separated by less than one percentage point.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901KE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database shows an empty benchmark array for the i9-14901KE, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed.

Q: How does the Core 9 273PTE compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Core 9 273PTE is separated from its nearest rivals by margins of 0.2% to 0.5%. It trails the Intel Core i7-12700F by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS by 0.2%, while leading the Intel Core i7-12650HX by 0.5%.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the Core 9 273PTE?

A: The Core 9 273PTE ranks at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31143.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 9 273PTE and the i9-14901KE list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: What is the core count difference between the two CPUs?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PTE wins decisively in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only processor with recorded data. Its 12-core, 24-thread layout gives it a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 24054. The single-thread PassMark result of 3433 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2886 show that the architecture does not sacrifice lightly threaded performance despite the higher core count. Data compression, integer math, and floating point math scores of 258704, 82411, and 60673 respectively confirm strong performance across diverse computational patterns.

The i9-14901KE wins on paper in areas that do not require measured benchmark data. It carries a higher boost clock at 5.80 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, which suggests potential advantages in bursty single-threaded tasks if the silicon performs as designed. The i9-14901KE also has an unlocked multiplier, meaning frequency tuning is possible without the constraint of a locked multiplier. Its 125 W TDP classifies it as a higher-power part, which typically allows sustained clocks under load compared to lower-TDP alternatives.

For workloads that depend on integrated graphics, the i9-14901KE features UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 9 273PTE ships with UHD Graphics 730. The higher graphics tier on the i9-14901KE could matter for systems without discrete GPUs, though no graphics benchmarks are present in the database to quantify the difference.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on several core specifications. The Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i9-14901KE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the Core 9 273PTE runs at 1.40 GHz, and the i9-14901KE runs at 3.80 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the Core 9 273PTE reaching 5.50 GHz and the i9-14901KE reaching 5.80 GHz.

Thermal design power marks a clear separation. The Core 9 273PTE has a 45 W TDP, while the i9-14901KE has a 125 W TDP. This is a 80 W gap in the rated thermal envelope, indicating different cooling and power delivery requirements.

Memory bandwidth is only recorded for the Core 9 273PTE, which lists 89.6 GB/s. The i9-14901KE has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses.

The die size is listed only for the i9-14901KE at 257 mm². The Core 9 273PTE has no die size entry. The i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 9 273PTE has a locked multiplier. Integrated graphics differ as noted: UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14901KE versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE.

Release dates place the i9-14901KE earlier, with a launch date of 2024-06-30, while the Core 9 273PTE launched on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PTE is $549, stated once here. The i9-14901KE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The Core 9 273PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and falls under the Core 9 generation label. The i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the manufacturing process is identical.

Cache hierarchies are identical in structure. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. No 3D V-Cache is present on either part. The total L3 cache is not separately listed, but the shared 36 MB figure applies to both.

PCIe support matches as well: both offer Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Memory support is the same dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 configuration. ECC memory support is enabled on both processors. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and target the desktop market segment.

The architectural differences concentrate in the core topology and generation lineage. Bartlett Lake represents a newer generation with a higher core count (12 versus 8) but a lower base clock and TDP. Raptor Lake-R carries a higher base clock, higher boost clock, and higher thermal envelope, along with the unlocked multiplier. The i9-14901KE also has a larger die at 257 mm², though no die size is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE to enable a direct comparison.

The production status for both is listed as Active. The Core 9 273PTE does not have a multiplier unlocked, whereas the i9-14901KE does. The part numbers differ, with the Core 9 273PTE carrying SA4QJ and the i9-14901KE carrying Q49DSRNJC.

In practical terms, the data shows two distinct design philosophies within the same socket and process node. The Core 9 273PTE prioritizes thread count and efficiency with a 45 W TDP, while the i9-14901KE prioritizes clock speed and overclocking flexibility with a 125 W TDP. The absence of benchmark data for the i9-14901KE leaves its realized performance unquantified, but the architectural split is clear from the specification sheet.