Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14600T is the stronger performer in nearly every measured workload. It wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 9 273PTE taking only 2 wins. The average benchmark score tells the same story, the i5-14600T records 32707 against 31143 for the Core 9 273PTE, a gap that places the i5 in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs versus the 82nd percentile for the Core 9.

The Core 9 273PTE does hold specific advantages. It wins in prime number finding by 17.4% and in physics simulation by 2.3%. These two wins point to workloads where the Core 9's architecture, despite lower overall scores, delivers better results. The i5-14600T, however, dominates the Cinebench suite with consistent 8.9% margins across both multi-core and single-core tests, and it extends that lead into PassMark workloads with advantages ranging from 6.1% to 21.8%.

For users selecting between these two, the data directs a clear choice. The i5-14600T is the better option for general productivity, content creation, and most compute-heavy tasks. The Core 9 273PTE is the pick only for workloads specifically centered on prime number computation and physics simulation, where its two wins demonstrate a genuine, if narrow, edge. The i5-14600T also carries a launch MSRP of $255, while the Core 9 273PTE lists at $549, though the performance data alone already favors the i5.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform, the same 10 nm process node, and both are fabricated by Intel. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both include ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ meaningfully. The Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-14600T uses 14 cores and 20 threads. The i5 has more physical cores but fewer threads, which indicates a different core type distribution between the two designs. The Core 9 belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, while the i5 is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup with the Raptor Lake architecture and a die size of 257 mm².

Cache hierarchies diverge at the L3 level. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache, however, gives the Core 9 a 36 MB allocation against 24 MB for the i5. That 12 MB difference in shared cache is the most substantial architectural gap between them.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 9 273PTE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600T includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking. The Core 9 carries the part number SA4QJ, and the i5 carries SRN46.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14600T wins across the entire Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2262 against 2060, and in R15 single-core it scores 319 against 290. The R20 results show 9427 versus 8586 in multi-core and 1330 versus 1212 in single-core. R23 continues the pattern with 22447 versus 20445 in multi-core and 3169 versus 2886 in single-core. Every Cinebench margin sits at 8.9%, with the single-core R15 test slightly higher at 9.1%.

The PassMark suite reinforces the i5's dominance. Data compression shows the largest gap at 14.3%, with the i5 scoring 301827 against 258704. Data encryption delivers the biggest overall margin at 21.8%, 18226 versus 14253. Integer math favors the i5 by 13.4%, 95112 versus 82411. Random string sorting goes to the i5 by 15.6%, 34310 versus 28973. Floating point math, extended instructions, multi-thread, and single-thread tests all land in the i5's column with margins between 6.1% and 8.9%.

The Core 9 273PTE claims two wins. In PassMark find prime numbers, it scores 142 against 121, a 17.4% advantage. In PassMark physics, it scores 1917 against 1873, a 2.3% edge. These are isolated victories, but they are consistent across the recorded data. The Core 9 also has the higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, and the larger 36 MB L3 cache, though these advantages do not translate into broad benchmark success.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T records an average benchmark score of 32707, compared to 31143 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor hold?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 2.

Q: What is the largest performance margin in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark data encryption, where the Intel Core i5-14600T leads by 21.8%, scoring 18226 against 14253.

Q: In which tests does the Intel Core 9 273PTE outperform the i5-14600T?

A: The Core 9 273PTE wins in PassMark find prime numbers, 142 versus 121, and in PassMark physics, 1917 versus 1873.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 results compare?

A: The i5-14600T scores 22447 in multi-core and 3169 in single-core. The Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 in multi-core and 2886 in single-core. Both margins are 8.9%.

Q: Which processor has more cores and which has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results establish a consistent pattern. Across R15, R20, and R23, the i5-14600T beats the Core 9 273PTE by 8.9% in both multi-core and single-core tests. The only variation is the R15 single-core test, where the margin is 9.1%. This uniformity suggests a systematic advantage in the i5's execution rather than workload-specific quirks.

PassMark data compression delivers a 14.3% win for the i5, 301827 versus 258704. This is a substantial gap for a data-heavy workload. Data encryption widens further to 21.8%, the single largest delta in the entire comparison, with the i5 scoring 18226 against 14253. Integer math follows at 13.4%, 95112 versus 82411, and random string sorting at 15.6%, 34310 versus 28973.

The i5 also wins the integrated PassMark multi-thread test with 26409 against 24054, an 8.9% margin that mirrors the Cinebench multi-core results. Single-thread performance goes to the i5 by 8.3%, 3744 versus 3433. Extended instructions show a narrower 6.1% edge, 16985 versus 15952, and floating point math a 6.3% edge, 64726 versus 60673.

The Core 9 273PTE's wins are narrower but real. In find prime numbers, it beats the i5 by 17.4%, 142 versus 121. This is the second-largest margin in the entire dataset, behind only the i5's data encryption win. Physics simulation goes to the Core 9 by 2.3%, 1917 versus 1873. These two results indicate that the Core 9's architecture handles certain integer-heavy or simulation-style workloads more efficiently, even while trailing across the broader benchmark suite.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 1.40 GHz for the Core 9 and 1.80 GHz for the i5. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz for the Core 9 and 5.10 GHz for the i5. The Core 9 has the higher boost ceiling, but the i5 starts from a higher base.

Thermal design power differs: the Core 9 is rated at 45 W and the i5 at 35 W. Both use the Intel Socket 1700. The Core 9 belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename and Core 9 generation, while the i5 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and Core 14th Gen series. The i5 has a die size of 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 9.

L3 cache favors the Core 9 at 36 MB shared, against 24 MB shared for the i5. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively. Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 9 at 89.6 GB/s, with no figure listed for the i5. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9, UHD Graphics 770 on the i5. Both support ECC memory, both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, and both are locked. Release dates place the i5 at January 2024 and the Core 9 at March 2026.