AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance split between the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the Intel Core 9 273PE. Across 17 head-to-head tests, the Intel part claims 15 wins while the AMD processor takes just 2. The margins are not close in most disciplines, with Intel leading by large percentages in every multi-threaded and heavily parallel workload.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 against the AMD Ryzen 3 210’s 11,198, a 64.2% advantage. The same 64.2% gap appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (3,153 versus 1,128) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (13,140 versus 4,703). Single-core Cinebench results follow a similar pattern: Intel leads by 64.2% in R23 (4,417 versus 1,581), by 64.3% in R15 (445 versus 159), and by 64.2% in R20 (1,855 versus 664). These consistent deltas indicate a fundamental throughput difference rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

The PassMark suite reinforces Intel’s dominance. In integer math, Intel scores 139,410 against AMD’s 37,933, a 72.8% lead. Floating-point math shows an even larger gap: Intel at 107,884 versus AMD at 23,649, a 78.1% difference. Prime number finding, a test sensitive to both core count and clock behavior, gives Intel 203 versus AMD’s 49, a 75.9% lead. Physics simulation scores 3,120 for Intel and 821 for AMD, a 73.7% margin. Data compression favors Intel at 405,885 versus 152,017, a 62.5% lead, while data encryption shows Intel at 22,719 versus 8,607, a 62.1% gap. Extended instruction performance is closer but still Intel-favored: 24,630 versus 11,464, a 53.5% difference. Random string sorting gives Intel 45,098 versus AMD’s 19,454, a 56.9% margin. The multithread PassMark score lands at 36,810 for Intel versus 13,585 for AMD, a 63.1% lead.

The only AMD victories come in the two identical PassMark single-thread tests. The Ryzen 3 210 records 3,724 points in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the Intel Core 9 273PE records 3,650 in both. That 2% edge is the entirety of AMD’s head-to-head advantage. It is worth remembering this single-thread win is narrow and does not carry over into Cinebench single-core tests, where Intel leads by more than 64% across all three versions. The PassMark single-thread test clearly measures something different, likely a specific instruction mix or memory latency pattern, and it is the only recorded metric where the lower-clocked AMD part outperforms Intel’s higher-boost processor.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story. The Intel Core 9 273PE averages 49,845 points across all recorded tests, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17,321 points, placing it in the 71st percentile. That is a 32,524-point gap in average score, a difference that dwarfs the margins seen in any individual test.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PE is the superior processor in nearly every measured category. Its 12 cores and 24 threads deliver over double the multi-threaded throughput of the AMD Ryzen 3 210’s 4 cores and 8 threads in every Cinebench multi-core test. The 64.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core translates directly to faster rendering, video encoding, and compilation workloads. The 78.1% lead in floating-point math suggests strong scientific computing and simulation performance. The 72.8% lead in integer math points to faster database operations, compression, and general productivity tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does hold one legitimate advantage: a 2% lead in PassMark single-thread performance. This matters for lightly threaded applications that are sensitive to per-core throughput. However, that advantage is small, and it does not appear in any Cinebench single-core test, where Intel leads by over 64%. For users whose workloads are dominated by single-threaded legacy applications, the AMD part offers a marginal edge. For everything else, the Intel processor is the clear choice.

The 90th percentile ranking for Intel versus 71st for AMD in the database confirms the class separation. The Intel Core 9 273PE sits near the top of the overall CPU distribution, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits in the upper-middle range. The nearest rival data supports this: Intel’s closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% behind), the Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% ahead). AMD’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.2% behind), the Intel Core 7 150U (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-12450H (0.5% behind). The Intel part competes with high-end desktop and flagship mobile chips; the AMD part competes with mid-range desktop and mobile offerings.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every multi-threaded scenario recorded. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show Intel with a 64.2% lead. PassMark multithread shows a 63.1% lead. Data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, physics, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins ranging from 53.5% to 78.1%. These are the workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and large shared cache. The Intel part’s 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus AMD’s 8 MB gives it a substantial advantage in data-heavy parallel tasks. Its 24 threads versus 8 threads allow it to keep far more work in flight simultaneously.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins only in the PassMark single-thread tests, and by just 2%. This suggests that for a narrow set of single-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 3 210’s higher base clock relative to its core count, or its Zen 4 architecture’s instruction handling, delivers slightly better per-core performance. The Ryzen 3 210’s 3.00 GHz base clock versus Intel’s 2.30 GHz base clock likely contributes to this result, though the Intel part’s 5.70 GHz boost clock is much higher. The AMD part also shows a lower power envelope at 28 W TDP versus Intel’s 65 W TDP, which could make it more suitable for thermally constrained mobile chassis. However, the database does not record power consumption or thermal behavior, so that remains a qualitative observation based on the TDP figures alone.

For users prioritizing battery life, low heat output, and compact mobile designs, the AMD Ryzen 3 210’s 28 W TDP and 4 nm TSMC process node are relevant factors. The Intel part uses a 10 nm node from Intel’s own foundry. The AMD part’s smaller process node typically allows for better efficiency at equivalent performance, though the Intel part’s much higher performance ceiling means it will draw more power under load. The AMD part is also a mobile processor (Socket FP7), while the Intel part is a desktop processor (Socket 1700), so they are not direct competitors in the same system category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 210’s 11,198. Intel leads by 64.2%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins the PassMark single-thread test with 3,724 points versus Intel’s 3,650, a 2% advantage. This result appears in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating-point math, where Intel scores 107,884 versus AMD’s 23,649, a 78.1% lead.

Q: How do their overall database rankings compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 49,845. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits in the 71st percentile with an average score of 17,321.

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the Intel Core 9 273PE’s launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD’s Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on Intel’s 10 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD part offers 4 cores and 8 threads, which is a standard 4-core/8-thread setup. The Intel part offers 12 cores and 24 threads, meaning it uses hyper-threading across all cores to double the thread count. This 3x core count and 3x thread count advantage directly explains Intel’s dominance in multi-threaded workloads. The AMD part’s base clock of 3.00 GHz is higher than Intel’s 2.30 GHz, but Intel’s boost clock of 5.70 GHz far exceeds AMD’s 4.70 GHz. In practice, boost clocks matter more for single-threaded bursts, and the Cinebench single-core results show Intel winning by 64% or more despite the AMD part’s higher base clock.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel’s L3 cache is 4.5 times larger, which benefits workloads with large working sets that need frequent data reuse across cores. The larger per-core L2 also helps with localized data access patterns.

Memory support differs in flexibility. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth figures. The Intel part adds ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks, making the Intel processor more suitable for error-sensitive compute tasks. PCIe connectivity also favors Intel: the Core 9 273PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ryzen 3 210 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes. This gives Intel higher bandwidth for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 includes a Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores, so no performance comparison is possible, but the presence of either iGPU means both processors can run displays without a discrete graphics card.

The market segments are distinct: the AMD part is a mobile processor on Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, the Intel part has a 65 W TDP. The AMD part released on 2025-01-05, the Intel part on 2026-03-08. Both are active production parts. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part’s part number is 100-000001612; the Intel part’s part number is SA4QD.