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

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and Intel Core 9 273PQE occupy opposite ends of the desktop processor spectrum. The database records show a single-sided contest: the Intel part wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD part recording zero wins. This analysis walks through the recorded data to explain where each processor delivers its results, the architectural reasons behind the gap, and what the benchmark scores indicate for different workload types.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows no workload category where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G takes the lead. Across all 11 recorded tests, the Intel Core 9 273PQE posts higher scores. The AMD processor's best relative showing appears in the single-thread test, where it trails by 32.3 percent. Every other test shows the Intel part leading by a much wider margin, ranging from a 64.6 percent advantage in random string sorting to an 81.8 percent lead in finding prime numbers.

For the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, its recorded strengths are limited to its own absolute scores. It delivers a Passmark single-thread score of 3096 and a multithread score of 14033. These are respectable figures for a 4-core, 8-thread desktop chip, placing it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 27382, which sits within a narrow band of its nearest rivals: it is 0.1 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700H, 0.5 percent behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 0.6 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and 0.7 percent behind the Intel Core i5-12600K.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE, by contrast, wins every recorded category. Its average benchmark score is 66099, which places it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The data shows its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (0.1 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (0.3 percent behind), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (1.1 percent behind), and the AMD EPYC 4465P (1.2 percent behind). The Intel part's closest comparison is a virtual tie with the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, while it sits just ahead of the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their construction. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. It is built on the Cezanne codename and belongs to the 5000 series. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process, with no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Core counts drive much of the performance gap. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads, a 3x difference in both cores and threads. Base clocks are close: 4.00 GHz for AMD versus 3.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ more substantially, with Intel reaching 5.90 GHz versus AMD's 4.20 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher TDP at 125 watts versus 65 watts for the AMD part.

Cache configurations show a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G carries 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel Core 9 273PQE carries 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's L3 cache is 4.5 times larger in total capacity.

Platform support also differs. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4 with PCIe Gen 3 and 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 lanes. Memory support shows the AMD part limited to DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 6, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release dates are recorded for both: the AMD part launched in September 2024, the Intel part in March 2026. Both are currently marked as Active in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001749; the Intel part is SA4Q9. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the Intel Core 9 273PQE ahead in every paired comparison. The largest margin appears in the Passmark find prime numbers test, where the Intel score of 198 beats the AMD score of 36, a delta of 81.8 percent. Floating point math shows a 79.9 percent delta: Intel scores 125546 versus AMD's 25245. Integer math follows at 72.1 percent: Intel scores 164629 versus AMD's 45910.

Data compression shows a 71.3 percent delta, with Intel at 585752 and AMD at 168041. The multithread test records a 69.6 percent delta: Intel at 46107, AMD at 14033. Extended instructions show a 69.2 percent delta: Intel at 38743, AMD at 11935. Data encryption follows at 65.3 percent: Intel at 29636, AMD at 10288. Random string sorting shows the smallest multithread gap at 64.6 percent: Intel at 53167, AMD at 18819.

Physics simulation shows a 74.5 percent delta: Intel at 2754, AMD at 701. The single-thread tests, recorded twice as Passmark single thread and Passmark singlethread with identical scores, show the narrowest margin. Intel scores 4573 versus AMD's 3096, a 32.3 percent delta. This single-thread result indicates that while the Intel part's clock advantage and architecture lead in every metric, the per-core performance gap is far smaller than the multithreaded gaps. The Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with its higher boost clock, account for the massive multithreaded leads.

The Cinebench results are recorded only for the Intel part. It scores 3950 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 557 in single core, 16459 in R20 multicore and 2323 in single core, and 39190 in R23 multicore and 5532 in single core. These absolute figures place the Intel part firmly in high-end desktop territory, though no paired AMD Cinebench scores exist in the database for direct comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The Passmark find prime numbers test shows the largest delta at 81.8 percent, with Intel scoring 198 against AMD's 36.

Q: How close are the two in single-thread performance?

A: The single-thread tests show a 32.3 percent delta, with Intel at 4573 and AMD at 3096, making it the narrowest gap in the recorded data.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 9 273PQE supports DDR5, along with DDR4. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is limited to DDR4.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel part records 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part, both over dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How do the two compare in the database percentile rankings?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits at the 79th percentile.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show differences in nearly every category. Core count: 4 versus 12. Thread count: 8 versus 24. Base clock: 4.00 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. Boost clock: 4.20 GHz versus 5.90 GHz. TDP: 65 watts versus 125 watts. Socket: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: Zen 3 versus Bartlett Lake. Process node: 7 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Transistors: 10,700 million versus not recorded. Die size: 180 mm² versus not recorded.

Cache differs across all levels. L1: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core. L2: 512 KB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3: 8 MB versus 36 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 3 with 16 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 6 versus UHD Graphics 770. Release date: September 2024 versus March 2026. Part number: 100-000001749 versus SA4Q9. Launch MSRP: not recorded versus $589.

Both parts share several traits: dual-channel memory, ECC support, locked multipliers, Desktop market segment, and Active production status. The Intel part's higher L3 cache, larger per-core L2, faster boost clock, and doubled core count form the hardware basis for its benchmark dominance.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear split by use case. For workloads that scale with core count and thread count, such as data compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, and physics simulation, the Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers scores that are roughly 65 to 82 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. The Intel part's 12 cores, 24 threads, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache provide the structural advantage that produces these results.

For single-threaded workloads, the gap narrows to 32.3 percent, reflecting the Intel part's higher 5.90 GHz boost clock against AMD's 4.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G remains a functional option for single-thread tasks where its 3096 score is sufficient, and its 65 watt TDP and 7 nm process indicate a lower-power design. The Intel part, with a 125 watt TDP and 10 nm process, demands more power but returns substantially higher performance across every recorded test.

The database shows the AMD part competing closely with mid-range Intel and AMD chips from recent generations, sitting within 0.7 percent of the Intel Core i5-12600K and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. The Intel part operates in a higher tier, trading fractions of a percent with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. Users selecting between these two specific processors should base the decision on whether the workload requires the Intel part's multithreaded capacity and single-thread speed, or whether the AMD part's lower core count and power draw suffice for lighter tasks. The recorded data offers no scenario where the AMD part leads, so the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the stronger choice by every measured metric.