AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and Intel Core 9 273PE occupy very different positions in the desktop processor landscape. The recorded data shows the Intel part wins every head-to-head benchmark included in the database, with the Ryzen part holding a 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs while the Intel part sits at the 90th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD is 27,382, while the Intel reaches 49,845, a gap that places them in separate performance tiers despite both carrying a 65 TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the outright winner in every measured workload category. The database records 11 benchmark wins for the Intel part and zero for the AMD part. This is not a close contest; the Intel processor dominates across single-threaded, multi-threaded, encryption, compression, and math workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G offers no benchmark category where it leads the Intel part. Its closest result comes in single-thread performance, where the Intel still leads by 15.2 percent. The database shows the AMD part's strengths are relative to other CPUs in its own tier, not against the Core 9 273PE. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700H with a 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at -0.5 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at -0.6 percent, and the Intel Core i5-12600K at -0.7 percent. Those results indicate the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits in a competitive mid-range cluster, but the Core 9 273PE operates in a different class entirely.

The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 0.9 percent, the Intel Core i9-13980HX at -1.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at -1.2 percent. This places the Core 9 273PE alongside high-end desktop and mobile flagship parts, confirming its position as a top-tier performer.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries, nodes, and design generations. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. It is built on the Cezanne codename and uses the AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process from Intel, with no transistor or die size recorded in the database, and it uses Intel Socket 1700.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part carries a much larger L3 pool, which supports its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Clock speeds show a different design philosophy. The AMD base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost of 4.20 GHz, a narrow range that suggests a power-efficient design. The Intel base clock is 2.30 GHz with a boost of 5.70 GHz, a much wider range that indicates aggressive boost behavior under load. Both parts carry a 65 TDP, but the Intel achieves significantly higher performance within that envelope.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part also uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Both support ECC memory. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD has Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel has UHD Graphics 730.

The release dates are far apart. The AMD launched on 2024-09-04, while the Intel launched on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both are currently marked as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin comes in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The Intel scores 203 against the AMD's 36, a delta of -82.3 percent for the AMD. This is an extreme gap that reflects the Intel part's advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic work.

Floating point math shows a similar story. The Intel scores 107,884 while the AMD scores 25,245, a delta of -76.6 percent. The physics test also favors the Intel heavily: 3,120 versus 701, a -77.5 percent delta. Integer math follows with the Intel at 139,410 and the AMD at 45,910, a -67.1 percent gap.

Multi-threaded performance is a major differentiator. The Intel scores 36,810 in passmark_multithread versus the AMD's 14,033, a -61.9 percent delta. This aligns with the core count difference: 12 cores and 24 threads against 4 cores and 8 threads. Data compression shows the Intel at 405,885 against the AMD's 168,041, a -58.6 percent delta. Random string sorting gives the Intel 45,098 against the AMD's 18,819, a -58.3 percent delta.

Data encryption shows the Intel at 22,719 versus the AMD's 10,288, a -54.7 percent delta. Extended instructions favor the Intel at 24,630 versus 11,935, a -51.5 percent delta. The smallest margin is in single-thread performance, where the Intel scores 3,650 against the AMD's 3,096, a -15.2 percent delta. Even in this head-to-head, the Intel leads by a meaningful margin.

The Cinebench results recorded for the Intel part further confirm its position. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 31,288, the R20 multicore score is 13,140, and the R15 multicore score is 3,153. Single-core scores are 4,417 in R23, 1,855 in R20, and 445 in R15. The AMD part has no Cinebench records in the database, so a direct comparison in those tests is not possible.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows the Intel Core 9 273PE is the superior processor in every benchmark category recorded. It wins all 11 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 15.2 percent in single-thread work to 82.3 percent in prime number finding. The Intel part's 90th percentile ranking versus the AMD's 79th percentile confirms the separation in overall performance.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is not a competitive alternative to the Intel Core 9 273PE. Its strengths lie within its own performance tier, where it competes closely with parts like the Intel Core i7-13700H and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. The Intel Core 9 273PE, by contrast, competes with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Intel Core i9-13980HX, both of which are high-end parts with substantially higher average scores.

For workloads that demand multi-threaded throughput, the Intel part delivers more than double the AMD's score in multithread tests. For single-thread responsiveness, the Intel still leads by 15.2 percent. The AMD's only advantages are in platform characteristics: it uses the AM4 socket, supports DDR4, and has a lower bandwidth requirement, but none of these translate into benchmark wins. The Intel part's higher bandwidth, larger cache, and newer PCIe generation support a broader performance envelope.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing raw performance across all measured categories. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G remains a functional desktop processor for less demanding tasks, but the recorded data offers no scenario where it outperforms the Intel part.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3,650 in passmark_single_thread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 3,096, giving the Intel part a 15.2 percent lead.

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 36,810 in passmark_multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 14,033, a difference of 61.9 percent in favor of the Intel part.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports DDR4 only.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for both CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has an average benchmark score of 27,382, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has an average score of 49,845.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G | Intel Core 9 273PE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-09-04 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $549 |