AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous picture: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The margins are substantial across every workload category, ranging from a relatively narrow single-thread advantage to a massive gap in floating-point math.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel processor delivers consistently larger scores. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel part scores 3950 against the AMD chip's 1128, a delta of -71.4% from the AMD perspective. The single-core R15 result shows the same pattern: 557 versus 159, again a -71.5% delta. Moving to R20, the multicore scores are 16459 versus 4703 (-71.4%), while single-core shows 2323 versus 664 (-71.4%). The R23 results continue this trend, with multicore at 39190 versus 11198 (-71.4%) and single-core at 5532 versus 1581 (-71.4%). The consistency of the delta across all six Cinebench tests is notable, suggesting a fixed performance ratio rather than workload-specific variation.

The PassMark suite reveals more differentiated margins. The smallest gap appears in single-threaded tests: both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread show the Intel part at 4573 versus the AMD at 3724, a -18.6% delta. This is the closest competition in the entire dataset, indicating that the AMD chip's per-core efficiency partially offsets its lower core count in lightly threaded scenarios. In contrast, the largest delta appears in passmark_floating_point_math, where Intel scores 125546 versus AMD's 23649, a -81.2% difference. Integer math also shows a wide gap: 164629 versus 37933 (-77%). Data compression results are similarly lopsided, with Intel at 585752 versus 152017 (-74%), while data encryption shows 29636 versus 8607 (-71%).

Other PassMark tests show deltas in the -63% to -76% range. Random string sorting has the smallest multi-threaded gap at -63.4% (53167 versus 19454), while find prime numbers shows -75.3% (198 versus 49). Extended instructions deliver 38743 versus 11464 (-70.4%), multithread scores are 46107 versus 13585 (-70.5%), and physics tests show 2754 versus 821 (-70.2%). Across the entire benchmark set, the Intel processor holds a commanding lead, with the average benchmark score for the Intel part at 66099 versus 17321 for the AMD chip.

Where Each One Wins

The wins tally is one-sided: the Intel Core 9 273PQE claims all 17 victories, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 records zero wins. However, the magnitude of those wins varies by workload type, which allows for a more nuanced interpretation of the results.

The Intel processor's strongest relative advantage appears in floating-point math, where its score is roughly 4.3 times higher than the AMD chip. This suggests a substantial advantage in scientific computing, simulation, and any workload that relies heavily on FPU throughput. The integer math result, with Intel at 164629 versus AMD at 37933, indicates a similarly strong lead in general arithmetic and logic operations. Data compression, encryption, and extended instruction workloads all show Intel leads in the 70-74% range, meaning the Intel part delivers roughly 3.5 to 4 times the throughput in these areas.

The AMD processor's best relative performance comes in single-threaded workloads. The passmark single-thread scores show only an 18.6% deficit, which is far smaller than the multi-threaded gaps. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications, such as legacy software or tasks that cannot parallelize effectively, the AMD chip is comparatively more competitive. The Cinebench single-core results, however, contradict this pattern: the R15, R20, and R23 single-core tests all show deltas around -71.4%, meaning the Intel chip's per-core performance in rendering workloads is far stronger than its PassMark single-thread result would imply.

For multi-threaded productivity workloads, the Intel processor's 12 cores and 24 threads provide an overwhelming advantage over the AMD chip's 4 cores and 8 threads. The Cinebench multicore results, the PassMark multithread test, and the physics simulation all confirm this. The physics test, often representative of gaming physics calculations, shows Intel at 2754 versus AMD at 821, a -70.2% delta. The random string sorting test, which measures memory access patterns and cache efficiency, shows the smallest multi-threaded gap at -63.4%, suggesting the AMD chip's cache hierarchy is relatively efficient even though it cannot match the Intel part's raw throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families, and the architectural distinctions explain much of the benchmark gap. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PQE, by contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ dramatically. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part offers 12 cores and 24 threads, triple the core count and triple the thread count. This directly explains the large multi-threaded benchmark deltas. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD chip has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Intel part operates at 3.40 GHz base and 5.90 GHz boost. The higher boost clock contributes to the Intel lead in single-threaded tests, though the margin varies by workload.

Cache hierarchies show distinct design choices. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel processor likely aids in data compression and random string sorting workloads, where the deltas, while still large, are among the smaller gaps recorded.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory support differs: the AMD chip does not support ECC, while the Intel processor does. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only) versus the Intel part's Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics present another contrast. The AMD chip uses a Radeon 740M, while the Intel part features UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor targets the mobile segment with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP. The socket types differ (AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700), and the release dates are separated by over a year, with the AMD chip dated 2025-01-05 and the Intel part dated 2026-03-08. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Why does the Intel Core 9 273PQE win all 17 benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads versus the AMD chip's 4 cores and 8 threads, along with higher base and boost clocks (3.40/5.90 GHz versus 3.00/4.70 GHz). These structural advantages produce consistently higher scores across all recorded workloads.

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

A: The PassMark single-thread tests show the smallest delta at -18.6%, with Intel scoring 4573 versus AMD's 3724. This indicates the AMD chip is comparatively more competitive in lightly threaded workloads than in multi-threaded tasks.

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

A: The PassMark floating-point math test shows the largest delta at -81.2%, with Intel at 125546 versus AMD at 23649. This suggests a particularly strong Intel advantage in FPU-heavy workloads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not. This may be relevant for workstation or server-adjacent use cases.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD chip integrates a Radeon 740M, while the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 770. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores for either processor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $589 |