AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and Intel Core 9 273PE occupy very different positions in the desktop processor landscape. The Ryzen 3 is a 4-core, 8-thread part built on a 4 nm process, while the Core 9 is a 12-core, 24-thread processor on a 10 nm node. The benchmark results show a decisive overall performance advantage for the Intel chip, yet the AMD processor claims a narrow victory in one specific workload category. The database records 2 wins for the AMD part and 15 wins for the Intel part across the head-to-head benchmark suite, indicating a lopsided comparison that still leaves room for a detailed look at where each processor demonstrates its strengths.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates the multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 scores 31288 against the Ryzen 3's 12217, a difference of 61%. The same pattern appears across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multi-core and single-core tests, with the Intel part winning all six of those benchmarks. The Intel chip also wins every PassMark workload in the comparison except for the single-thread test. The most extreme deltas appear in PassMark floating point math, where the Core 9 scores 107884 versus 25336 for the Ryzen 3, and in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel part scores 203 against 47. These results point to a processor that handles heavy computational tasks, encryption, compression, and physics simulations with far greater throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's only wins come in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3778 against the Core 9's 3650, a 3.5% advantage. This is a narrow margin, but it is consistent across the two identical entries in the database for that test. The Ryzen 3 also shows a comparatively smaller deficit in PassMark extended instructions, trailing by 49.8% rather than the 60% to 76% gaps seen in most other workloads. For workloads that rely heavily on single-core responsiveness, the AMD part holds a slight edge, though the overall magnitude of the Intel processor's wins makes this a minor bright spot.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. This process difference is substantial: a 4 nm node versus a 10 nm node suggests the AMD part benefits from a denser, more modern manufacturing process, yet the Intel chip still delivers significantly higher performance in most tests.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Ryzen 3 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core 9 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD part offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger cache hierarchy aligns with its higher core count and explains part of its multi-threaded advantage.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 3 supports DDR5 memory only, while the Core 9 supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part records a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for the AMD chip. Both processors support ECC memory. The Ryzen 3 uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Core 9 uses Intel Socket 1700, so they are not platform-compatible. The Ryzen 3 includes Radeon 740M integrated graphics, while the Core 9 uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part provides Gen 4 PCIe with 14 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only), which gives the Intel platform a newer and wider PCIe interface.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent 61% advantage for the Intel Core 9 273PE across both single-core and multi-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 3153 against 1231 for the Ryzen 3, a 61% delta. The R15 single-core test shows 445 versus 173, also a 61.1% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core gives 13140 versus 5131, and R20 single-core gives 1855 versus 724, both with a 61% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 31288 versus 12217, and R23 single-core shows 4417 versus 1724, again both a 61% delta. The uniformity of these deltas across all six Cinebench tests suggests a consistent scaling advantage for the Intel architecture in rendering workloads.

PassMark results show more variation. Data compression gives the Intel part 405885 versus 158952, a 60.8% delta. Data encryption shows 22719 versus 9115, a 59.9% delta. Extended instructions records 24630 versus 12354, a 49.8% delta, the narrowest Intel win. Find prime numbers gives 203 versus 47, a 76.8% delta, the largest Intel margin. Floating point math scores 107884 versus 25336, a 76.5% delta. Integer math records 139410 versus 40534, a 70.9% delta. Multithread shows 36810 versus 14018, a 61.9% delta. Physics delivers 3120 versus 755, a 75.8% delta. Random string sorting gives 45098 versus 19013, a 57.8% delta. The single-thread test is the sole exception, with the Ryzen 3 scoring 3778 against 3650, a 3.5% delta in favor of AMD.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces the gap. The Core 9 has an average benchmark score of 49845, while the Ryzen 3 sits at 18169. The Intel part ranks in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, and the Ryzen 3 ranks in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals list for the Intel chip includes the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 with a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-14600KF with a 0.9% delta, the Intel Core i9-13980HX with a -1.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 with a -1.2% delta. The Ryzen 3's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1365U with 0% deltas, the Intel Core i7-9700 with a -0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i5-1334U with a 0.1% delta. These figures place the two processors in entirely different performance tiers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins the remaining 2, which are the identical PassMark single-thread tests.

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

A: The largest delta appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core 9 273PE leads by 76.8%. PassMark floating point math shows a similarly large gap at 76.5%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 3 8300G wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3778 against 3650 for the Intel Core 9 273PE, a 3.5% margin.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks differ: 3.40 GHz for the AMD part versus 2.30 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks show the reverse pattern, with the Ryzen 3 boosting to 4.90 GHz and the Core 9 boosting to 5.70 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP. The Ryzen 3 uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Core 9 uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part uses Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture listed. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Core 9. The Ryzen 3 integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support diverges: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth measures 83.2 GB/s for the Ryzen 3 and 89.6 GB/s for the Core 9. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ, with the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M on the Ryzen 3 and UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9. The market segment is Desktop for both, and production status is Active for both. Release dates differ, with the Ryzen 3 released on January 7, 2024, and the Core 9 released on March 8, 2026. The launch MSRP for the Ryzen 3 is $176, and the launch MSRP for the Core 9 is $549. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger processor for nearly all recorded workloads. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration, 36 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth produce consistent 61% leads in Cinebench tests and even larger margins in PassMark floating point math, integer math, physics, and prime number calculations. The 90th percentile ranking against all CPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 49845, places it in a performance class far above the Ryzen 3's 72nd percentile and 18169 average score. For users running rendering, encryption, compression, or physics simulations, the Core 9 delivers between roughly 50% and 77% more performance depending on the workload.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G claims a 3.5% win in PassMark single-thread performance, which indicates a slight advantage in lightly threaded tasks that depend on per-core responsiveness. Its 4 nm process, 4-core design, and higher base clock of 3.40 GHz contribute to this result. The Ryzen 3 also trails by a smaller margin in PassMark extended instructions, suggesting the gap narrows in certain instruction-heavy workloads. The launch MSRP difference is notable: $176 for the Ryzen 3 versus $549 for the Core 9. The database records no unlocked multiplier for either part, so overclocking headroom is not a distinguishing factor. The choice between these two processors depends on whether the workload prioritizes the Core 9's massive multi-threaded throughput or the Ryzen 3's modest single-thread edge and lower platform cost.