AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core 9 273PE wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. Out of 11 tested workloads, the Intel part claims all 11 victories. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not secure a single win. The margins, however, vary considerably depending on the workload type, and that variation tells the real story.

The largest gap appears in the prime number search test. The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 203 while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 manages only 20, a delta of -90.1% for the AMD part. This is a workload that rewards raw integer throughput and memory bandwidth, and the Intel processor dominates it completely. Floating point math shows a similar chasm: 107884 for Intel versus 14448 for AMD, a -86.6% difference. Physics simulation follows with 3120 against 436, a -86% gap. These three workloads are among the most compute-intensive in the suite, and the Intel part is between roughly 6 and 10 times faster.

The integer math test shows 139410 for Intel against 29846 for AMD, a -78.6% delta. Extended instructions deliver 24630 versus 6075, a -75.3% gap. Multithread performance, the aggregate measure of parallel throughput, shows 36810 for Intel and 9027 for AMD, a -75.5% difference. Data encryption follows a similar pattern: 22719 versus 6461, a -71.6% delta. Random string sorting shows 45098 against 14431, a -68% gap. Data compression is the narrowest of the heavily parallel workloads, with 405885 versus 135834, a -66.5% delta.

The single-thread tests are where the Intel advantage shrinks most. The PassMark single-thread score shows 3650 for Intel and 2465 for AMD, a -32.5% delta. That is still a decisive victory, but it is less than half the margin seen in the parallel workloads. The data indicates that the Intel chip's per-core efficiency advantage, while real, is not the primary driver of its overall dominance. The overwhelming lead comes from scaling across many more cores and threads.

The average benchmark score across the full suite reinforces the hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PE posts 49845, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137, landing in the 74th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 with an average score of 49796, a delta of only 0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49394, a 0.9% gap. The AMD Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249, a -0.6% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7713P at 20024, a 0.6% gap. These proximity clusters show that each processor is competitive with its own tier, but the tiers themselves are far apart.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 36810 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 9027, a -75.5% delta for the AMD part.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3650 in PassMark single-thread, versus 2465 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, a -32.5% delta. This is the smallest margin across all head-to-head tests.

Q: Which processor has the better data compression score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE reaches 405885 in PassMark data compression, compared to 135834 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, a -66.5% delta. This is the narrowest gap among the parallel workloads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE averages 49845 across its benchmark suite, placing it in the 90th percentile. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137, placing it in the 74th percentile.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any head-to-head test?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows 11 wins for the Intel Core 9 273PE and 0 wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 30.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 boosts to 4.10 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node advantage belongs to AMD, yet the benchmark results show Intel far ahead, which indicates that node size alone does not determine performance in this comparison.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads, three times the cores and three times the threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The L3 difference is particularly stark: 36 MB versus 4 MB, a ninefold advantage for Intel. This large shared cache helps explain the Intel part's commanding lead in data compression and encryption, workloads that benefit from holding more working data close to the cores.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The bandwidth figures are nearly identical, so memory throughput is not the differentiator. The Intel part supports ECC memory; the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity is another clear divergence. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 9 273PE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. That is a generation leap and a fourfold lane increase, which matters for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

Socket and market segment reinforce the positioning. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6 and is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The AMD chip has a 15 W TDP and a base clock of 2.40 GHz. The Intel chip has a 65 W TDP and a base clock of 2.30 GHz. The Intel part draws substantially more power, which is consistent with its desktop role and its much higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 4.10 GHz.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The Intel Core 9 273PE is the superior processor in every measured workload, with an average benchmark score of 49845 against 20137 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30. The Intel part sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 74th percentile. For any workload that benefits from multiple cores, high cache capacity, or high boost clocks, the Intel chip is the correct choice.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, 4 cores, and 8 threads. Its launch MSRP is not recorded in the database, and its performance profile is anchored by its nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and the Intel Core i7-9700K. The Intel Core 9 273PE competes in a different class entirely, with nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Intel Core i9-13980HX. The Intel launch MSRP is $549, but the performance data alone justifies the positioning: the Intel part delivers roughly 2.5 times the average benchmark score.

For desktop users who need PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, 36 MB of L3 cache, 12 cores, 24 threads, ECC memory support, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the pick. For mobile users who need a 15 W processor with 4 cores, 8 threads, LPDDR5 memory support, and a 4.10 GHz boost clock on AMD Socket FT6, the Ryzen 3 30 is the pick for that specific segment. The benchmark data cannot recommend the AMD part for raw performance, because the recorded measurements consistently favor Intel across the board.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measurable specification. Core count: 4 cores for AMD, 12 cores for Intel. Threads: 8 versus 24. Base clock: 2.40 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. Boost clock: 4.10 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP: 15 W versus 65 W. Socket: AMD Socket FT6 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 6 nm versus 10 nm. Cache: 64 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB, 512 KB L1 per core versus 2 MB L2 per core, 4 MB L3 shared versus 36 MB shared L3. Memory support: LPDDR5 versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 88.0 GB/s versus 10 nm 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory: not supported versus supported. PCIe: Gen 3 with 4 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Production status: Active for both. Release date: the AMD part is dated 2025-09-30, the Intel part is dated 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part uses the Mendocino codename; the Intel part uses Bartlett Lake. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SA4QD; the AMD part is listed as unknown. Both processors have locked multipliers. The AMD part is listed as having a 100 mm² die size; the Intel die size is not recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every category measured by the database. Prime number search, floating point math, physics simulation, integer math, extended instructions, multithread, encryption, random string sorting, data compression, and single-thread performance all go to Intel. The largest margins are in prime numbers (-90.1%), floating point math (-86.6%), and physics (-86%). The smallest margin is in single-thread performance (-32.5%).

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not win a single recorded benchmark. Its only relative advantage is in the narrowness of its single-thread deficit, where the Intel lead shrinks to -32.5%. The AMD part's strength, such as it exists in this comparison, lies in its mobile positioning: a 15 W TDP, LPDDR5 support, and a compact 100 mm² die on a 6 nm process. For workloads that fit within that power envelope and do not require the massive core count or cache pool of the Intel part, the AMD chip is the only one of the two that belongs in that class at all. The Intel Core 9 273PE, by contrast, is the winner for every compute-intensive task in the recorded data, from data compression to physics to multithreaded rendering.