AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE and the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts up to 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE’s 4.20 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What memory types does each CPU support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE supports DDR4 memory only. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE does not.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

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

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE and Intel Core 9 273PTE represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD part uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel chip.

Cores and threads show a major divergence. The Ryzen 3 5305GE is a 4-core, 8-thread processor, while the Core 9 273PTE doubles and triples that, offering 12 cores and 24 threads. This core advantage directly drives the multi-threaded benchmark results.

Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the Intel part gives it a clear advantage in workloads that benefit from larger shared pools.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 3 5305GE supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This is a significant interface advantage for the Intel part.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses Radeon Vega 6 graphics. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part is in the 5000 series, the Intel part is in the Core 9 generation. The AMD release date is recorded as 2025-02-23, the Intel release date as 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark suite for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, with no recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE. The analysis therefore relies on the Intel chip’s recorded results and its position relative to rivals in the database.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 2060. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, it scores 290. The Cinebench R20 results show 8586 in multicore and 1212 in singlecore. Cinebench R23 results show 20445 in multicore and 2886 in singlecore. These scores indicate a strong balance between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, with the multicore numbers being particularly high due to the 12-core, 24-thread configuration.

PassMark results further characterize the Intel part. Data compression scores 258704, data encryption scores 14253, extended instructions score 15952, and find prime numbers scores 142. Floating point math scores 60673, integer math scores 82411, multithread scores 24054, physics scores 1917, and random string sorting scores 28973. Single thread performance is recorded at 3433.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE holds an average benchmark score of 31143 in the database. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of recorded processors. The nearest rivals in the database provide context. The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average score of 31081, a delta of 0.2% relative to the Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS also has an average score of 31074, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31028, a delta of 0.4%. The Intel Core i7-12650HX scores 31290, a delta of -0.5%. These deltas show the Core 9 273PTE sits within a tight cluster of high-performing CPUs, essentially matching its closest rivals with differences under one percentage point.

Since the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has no recorded benchmarks, no direct head-to-head comparison of scores is possible. The available data shows the Intel part is a high-percentile performer, while the AMD part has a recorded percentile of 50 versus all CPUs, placing it in the middle of the database distribution. The Intel chip’s average benchmark score of 31143 stands in contrast to the AMD chip’s average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

Socket and platform: the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process and foundry: AMD uses 7 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel.

Transistors and die size: AMD records 10,700 million transistors and 180 mm² die size, Intel records neither.

Cores and threads: AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads, Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Clocks: AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 4.20 GHz. Intel base clock is 1.40 GHz with a boost of 5.50 GHz.

Cache: AMD L1 is 64 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core, L3 is 8 MB. Intel L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, L3 is 36 MB shared.

Memory: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is not supported on AMD, supported on Intel.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Multiplier: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked.

Market segment: both are listed as Desktop. Production status: both are Active.

Unrecorded fields also differ: the AMD launch MSRP is null, the Intel launch MSRP is $549. The AMD part number is 100-000001805, the Intel part number is SA4QJ.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins on every measurable benchmark category in the database. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration delivers strong multicore results, as shown in Cinebench R23 multicore at 20445 and PassMark multithread at 24054. Single-thread performance is also strong, with Cinebench R23 singlecore at 2886 and PassMark single thread at 3433. The Intel part also leads in memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, supports newer DDR5 memory, supports ECC memory, and provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. These features position it for workloads that demand high throughput, data integrity, and modern I/O.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE offers a lower TDP of 35 watts compared to the Intel chip’s 45 watts. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz is higher than the Intel base clock of 1.40 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded tasks that do not boost. The AMD chip uses the older DDR4 memory standard, which may be simpler to integrate into existing platforms. Its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which the locked Intel chip does not permit. The AMD processor also uses the 7 nm process, which is a smaller node than the Intel 10 nm process.

The data shows the Intel chip’s performance percentile of 82 versus all CPUs, versus 50 for the AMD chip. The Intel average benchmark score of 31143 versus 0 for AMD further emphasizes the recorded performance gap. In workloads that rely on multithreading, memory bandwidth, or PCIe bandwidth, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear choice based on the recorded data. In workloads that prioritize lower power draw, higher base clocks, or overclocking flexibility, the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has characteristics worth considering.

The Verdict

The database records no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, so any direct comparison of measured performance relies entirely on the Intel Core 9 273PTE’s results. The Intel part scores 20445 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2886 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, with an average benchmark score of 31143 and a percentile of 82. It sits within 0.5% of four close rivals, including the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, confirming it is a top-tier performer in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, with no recorded benchmarks and a percentile of 50, cannot be positioned as competitive on measured performance. Its strengths are structural rather than measured: a lower 35 W TDP, a higher 3.60 GHz base clock, an unlocked multiplier, and a 7 nm process. These traits suit low-power or overclocking-oriented builds, but the absence of benchmark data means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage.

For users selecting based on recorded data, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the only option with verified performance metrics, and those metrics are strong across single-core, multi-core, and memory-intensive workloads. It supports DDR4 and DDR5, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5, and has a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop chip with DDR4 support and PCIe Gen 3, but without benchmark evidence it remains an unverified entry in the database. The verdict from the data is clear: the Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers the recorded performance, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE offers only unmeasured specifications.