Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Intel Core i9-14900T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T scores 30803 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 20445, a difference of 33.6% in favor of the i9-14900T.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T scores 4016 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433, a 14.5% advantage for the i9-14900T.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Intel Core i9-14900T support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T sits at the 90th percentile against all CPUs, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each processor?

A: Both processors have a launch MSRP of $549.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core i9-14900T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the i9-14900T uses 24 cores and 32 threads. This gives the i9-14900T double the core count and 8 additional threads.

The base clocks differ as well. The Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz, while the i9-14900T has a base clock of 1.10 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

The thermal design power differs: the Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the i9-14900T has a TDP of 35 watts. The i9-14900T also has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PTE has no die size recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies are identical in structure: both have 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is also the same: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 9 273PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i9-14900T has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14900T uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors use Intel Socket 1700, support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and are not multiplier-unlocked. The Core 9 273PTE has a part number of SA4QJ and a release date in March 2026. The i9-14900T has a part number of SRN3U and a release date in January 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers 17 benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i9-14900T wins every single one. The Core 9 273PTE records zero wins.

The largest single deficit for the Core 9 273PTE appears in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 14253 against the i9-14900T's 27062, a 47.3% gap. Data compression shows a 40.7% gap: 258704 versus 436066. Random string sorting follows with a 41.4% difference: 28973 versus 49484. Integer math shows a 40.3% gap: 82411 versus 138149.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent 33.6% deltas across multi-core and single-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i9-14900T scores 3104 against 2060. In R15 single-core, it scores 438 against 290, a 33.8% gap. R20 multi-core shows 12937 versus 8586, and R20 single-core shows 1826 versus 1212. R23 multi-core shows 30803 versus 20445, and R23 single-core shows 4348 versus 2886.

PassMark floating point math shows a 34.5% gap: 92699 versus 60673. Extended instructions show a 32.6% gap: 23660 versus 15952. PassMark multi-thread shows a 33.6% gap: 36239 versus 24054. PassMark physics shows a 14.6% gap: 2245 versus 1917. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 13.4% gap: 164 versus 142. PassMark single-thread shows a 14.5% gap: 4016 versus 3433.

The smallest gaps are in prime number finding and physics. The largest gaps are in encryption, random string sorting, data compression, and integer math. The data indicates the i9-14900T holds a broad advantage across both synthetic rendering workloads and data-processing workloads. The 24-core configuration appears to drive the multi-threaded wins, while the single-thread advantage of 14.5% suggests a per-core performance edge as well.

The average benchmark scores reflect this dominance. The Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, while the i9-14900T has an average of 51015. The nearest rivals in the database also frame the comparison: the Core 9 273PTE sits 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-13700TE, and 0.5% below the Intel Core i7-12650HX. The i9-14900T sits 0.5% above the Intel Core i7-13850HX, 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, and 1.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, while sitting 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields.

The core and thread counts differ: 12 cores and 24 threads for the Core 9 273PTE, versus 24 cores and 32 threads for the i9-14900T. The base clocks differ: 1.40 GHz versus 1.10 GHz. The TDP differs: 45 watts versus 35 watts. The codenames differ: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R. The architecture field is null for the Core 9 273PTE and recorded as Raptor Lake for the i9-14900T. The generation differs: Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The die size is recorded for the i9-14900T at 257 mm², while the Core 9 273PTE has no die size recorded.

The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. The memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 9 273PTE at 89.6 GB/s, while the i9-14900T has no memory bandwidth recorded. The release dates differ: March 2026 versus January 2024. The part numbers differ: SA4QJ versus SRN3U.

The specifications that are the same include the socket, process node, foundry, L1 and L2 cache per core, shared L3 cache, memory support type, memory bus width, ECC support, PCIe generation and lane count, and multiplier unlock status. Both have a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Both have a launch MSRP of $549.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core i9-14900T wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with deltas ranging from 13.4% in prime number finding to 47.3% in data encryption. The Core 9 273PTE does not win a single recorded test.

The Core 9 273PTE has a higher base clock of 1.40 GHz versus 1.10 GHz, but that does not translate into any benchmark advantage. The i9-14900T compensates with double the cores, 8 additional threads, and a higher single-thread score of 4016 versus 3433. The i9-14900T also uses a newer integrated graphics solution, UHD Graphics 770, compared to UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE.

The i9-14900T carries a 35 watt TDP, which is lower than the 45 watt TDP of the Core 9 273PTE, despite delivering higher performance across the board. The i9-14900T also sits at the 90th percentile against all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for the Core 9 273PTE.

Buyers selecting between these two parts should rely on the benchmark data. The i9-14900T is the stronger processor in every measured category, including single-thread, multi-thread, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and rendering. The Core 9 273PTE offers no recorded performance advantage in any test, despite its later release date and higher base clock. The i9-14900T is the appropriate choice for workloads that benefit from higher core counts and stronger single-thread performance, based on the data in the database.