AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not win a single contest. The margins are substantial, with the narrowest gap appearing in single-thread performance and the widest in prime number computation.

In single-thread workloads, the Intel part scores 4573 against 2465 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30. That is a delta of -46.1 percent, meaning the Intel processor is roughly 85 percent faster in this specific test. The Intel Core 9 273PQE also leads in extended instructions, scoring 38743 versus 6075, a -84.3 percent delta. This suggests a significant advantage in workloads that use modern instruction sets.

The multi-threaded results amplify the gap. The Intel Core 9 273PQE records 46107 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 9027. The delta is -80.4 percent. Integer math shows a similar pattern: 164629 for Intel versus 29846 for AMD, a -81.9 percent delta. Floating point math is even more lopsided at -88.5 percent, with scores of 125546 and 14448 respectively.

Data compression and encryption also favor the Intel chip heavily. The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 585752 in data compression, compared to 135834 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, a -76.8 percent delta. Encryption shows 29636 against 6461, a -78.2 percent delta. Random string sorting, a memory and cache sensitive test, sees the Intel part at 53167 and the AMD part at 14431, a -72.9 percent delta.

The physics test, which often responds to core count and clock speed, shows the Intel Core 9 273PQE at 2754 versus 436 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30. That is a -84.2 percent delta. Prime number finding is the largest relative gap: 198 for Intel, 20 for AMD, a -89.9 percent delta.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 273PQE is 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137, which sits in the 74th percentile. The Intel processor's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, and AMD EPYC 4465P, all sit within a -1.2 to +0.3 percent delta of its average score. The AMD Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, AMD EPYC 7713P, Intel Core i7-9700K, and Intel Core i7-11800H, are all within -0.7 to +0.7 percent of its average.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not hold a win in any tested category. The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates across compute, memory, and single-threaded tests. The Intel processor's advantage in single-thread performance (4573 versus 2465) makes it the stronger option for lightly threaded applications. Its lead in multithread (46107 versus 9027) indicates a clear edge for heavily parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, produces scores that align with its lower core count. Its best relative showing is in single-thread and random string sorting, where the delta is -46.1 percent and -72.9 percent respectively. The physics and prime number tests, which often rely on raw compute throughput, show the largest disadvantages for the AMD part.

For users working with data compression, encryption, or extended instruction workloads, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only reasonable choice from this data. The AMD Ryzen 3 30's scores in these areas are a fraction of the Intel part's output. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, which may matter for certain workstation or server-adjacent use cases, while the AMD part does not list ECC support.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a desktop processor with a 125 TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile processor with a 15 TDP. The benchmark results reflect this positioning, as the desktop part delivers far higher throughput at the cost of significantly more power draw.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Mendocino, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip has a die size of 100 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. This threefold difference in core count and thread count explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. Cache layouts also differ. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The memory controllers differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity is another divider. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 9 273PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD part uses Radeon 610M. The sockets are not compatible: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FT6, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Clock speeds also favor the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Intel chip's boost clock is nearly 44 percent higher than the AMD part's maximum.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.40 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 3.40 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 4.10 GHz, while the Intel boost clock is 5.90 GHz. TDP is 15 watts for the AMD part and 125 watts for the Intel part.

The sockets, architectures, codenames, process nodes, foundries, and generations all differ. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FT6, Zen 2, Mendocino, 6 nm, and TSMC. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, Bartlett Lake, 10 nm, and Intel. The Intel part has a part number of SA4Q9, while the AMD part's part number is unknown.

Cache specifications differ: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports LPDDR5, the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 88.0 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC support is absent on the AMD part and present on the Intel part. PCIe is Gen 3 with 4 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The AMD part is mobile, the Intel part is desktop. Both have locked multipliers. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 in PassMark single-thread, compared to 2465 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, a -46.1 percent delta.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 46107 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 9027, a -80.4 percent delta.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 only, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not list ECC support.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 ranks in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PQE ranks in the 93rd percentile.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear separation between these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, with deltas ranging from -46.1 percent in single-thread to -89.9 percent in prime number finding. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.90 GHz boost clock, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache combine to produce an average benchmark score of 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile. Its nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, all sit within a narrow delta of its average score, confirming that the Intel Core 9 273PQE competes at the high end of the desktop CPU field.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30, with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 4.10 GHz boost clock, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache, posts an average benchmark score of 20137, placing it in the 74th percentile. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and Intel Core i7-9700K, are all within a small delta of its average score. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 15 watt TDP, which explains its lower absolute performance but also indicates a different usage context.

For workloads that demand high throughput, such as data compression, encryption, physics simulation, or prime number calculation, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only processor in this comparison that delivers competitive results. For users constrained by power or platform requirements, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 offers a functional but far less capable alternative. The recorded data does not suggest any scenario where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor by every measured metric.