AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, which claims 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 manages only 2 wins, both in the same PassMark single-thread test. The scale of Intel's advantage varies significantly by workload, ranging from a narrow 8.5% deficit in single-threaded PassMark results to a 65.5% lead in prime number calculation.

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel processor demonstrates a consistent 45.2% advantage across all six tests, including both single-core and multi-core variants of R15, R20, and R23. The R23 multi-core score of 20445 versus 11198 shows the Intel part delivering nearly double the rendering throughput. Single-core performance follows the same pattern: 2886 versus 1581 in R23, confirming that the advantage is not purely a core-count effect.

The PassMark results reveal a more varied picture. The largest gap appears in floating-point math, where Intel scores 60673 against AMD's 23649, a 61% difference. Integer math shows a 54% lead (82411 versus 37933), and physics simulation shows a 57.2% gap (1917 versus 821). Prime number finding, a heavily integer-dependent workload, produces the widest margin at 65.5% (142 versus 49).

Data compression favors Intel by 41.2% (258704 versus 152017), while encryption shows a 39.6% gap (14253 versus 8607). Extended instruction workloads narrow the difference to 28.1% (15952 versus 11464), and random string sorting to 32.9% (28973 versus 19454). Multithreaded PassMark results sit at 24054 versus 13585, a 43.5% lead for Intel.

The single exception: PassMark single-thread performance. Here the AMD Ryzen 3 210 records 3724 against Intel's 3433, an 8.5% advantage. This is the only benchmark in the entire comparison where the AMD part leads, and it is consistent across both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" test entries, which report identical scores.

The average benchmark score places the Intel part at 31143 versus 17321 for AMD, a 79.8% overall gap. The Intel processor sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 71st percentile. For context, the Intel Core 9 273PTE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F at 31081 (0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE at 31028 (0.4% delta). The AMD Ryzen 3 210's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333 (-0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 (0.5% delta).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with the Hawk Point codename. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process. The manufacturing node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, with TSMC producing the AMD chip and Intel producing its own.

Core configuration diverges sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. This 3x core and thread advantage for Intel explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap. Cache hierarchies also differ: AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core with 8 MB shared L3, while Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core with 36 MB shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is 4.5 times larger.

Clock speeds show a trade-off. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, but the Intel part boosts higher at 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power favors the AMD mobile chip at 28 W versus 45 W for the Intel desktop chip.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using the Radeon 740M and Intel using the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment with an AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700.

Release timing shows the AMD part arrived earlier, with a release date of January 2025, while the Intel part came later in March 2026. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549; no MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a transistor count of 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor or die size data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, which appears twice in the data with identical scores.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 versus 11198 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 45.2% difference. The same 45.2% delta applies across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, both single-core and multi-core.

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 actually beat the Intel part?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD part scores 3724 versus 3433, an 8.5% advantage. This is the only workload category where the AMD processor leads, and it appears twice in the benchmark list under slightly different test names.

Q: What explains the large multi-threaded performance difference?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads for the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The Intel part also has a larger shared L3 cache at 36 MB versus 8 MB, and it boosts to 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE records an average benchmark score of 31143, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 records 17321. The Intel part sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the AMD part.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

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

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 4 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not specified |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| 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 only | DDR4 and DDR5 |

| ECC Memory | Not supported | Supported |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| Release Date | January 2025 | March 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $549 |

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the substantially faster processor in nearly every measurable category. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration delivers 45.2% higher Cinebench scores across the board, and the PassMark results confirm the pattern with leads ranging from 28.1% to 65.5%. The Intel part's 82nd percentile placement versus the AMD part's 71st percentile reinforces the hierarchy.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has one clear strength: single-thread PassMark performance, where it leads by 8.5%. For workloads that depend on single-threaded execution and are measured by PassMark, the AMD part is the better choice. The AMD chip also uses significantly less power at 28 W versus 45 W, and it comes on a smaller 4 nm process node versus 10 nm, which may matter for thermal-constrained designs.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the pick for multi-threaded rendering, computation, data compression, encryption, and physics workloads. Its larger L3 cache, higher boost clock, and 3x core count make it dominant in all but the narrow single-thread PassMark case. The Intel part also offers ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, features absent from the AMD processor. The AMD part, meanwhile, retains advantages in base clock, power efficiency, and single-thread PassMark scoring, making it suitable for mobile platforms where those characteristics matter most.