AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive outcome: the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE records zero wins. The margin varies significantly by workload, from a narrow 10% gap in single-threaded PassMark tests to a massive 78.2% deficit in prime number processing.

In Cinebench rendering tests, the Intel part leads by a consistent 46.9% to 47% across all single-core and multi-core variants. The R15 multicore score is 2060 against 1093, the R20 multicore score is 8586 against 4555, and the R23 multicore score is 20445 against 10846. Single-core results follow the same pattern: R15 at 290 versus 154, R20 at 1212 versus 643, and R23 at 2886 versus 1531. These deltas indicate a structural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

The PassMark suite reveals where the gap widens. Floating-point math shows a 60.3% deficit for the AMD part (60673 versus 24115), and physics simulation shows a 71.2% deficit (1917 versus 552). Prime number finding is the most lopsided test at 78.2% (142 versus 31). Data compression favors Intel by 40.9% (258704 versus 152885), integer math by 45.8% (82411 versus 44665), and random string sorting by 40.4% (28973 versus 17255).

The smallest margin appears in PassMark single-thread tests, where Intel leads by only 10% (3433 versus 3089). This suggests the AMD processor's Zen 3 architecture remains competitive on a per-thread basis, even though the Intel chip's higher boost clock and larger core count dominate everywhere else. Data encryption shows a 32.9% gap (14253 versus 9564), and extended instructions show a 35% gap (15952 versus 10368). Multithread performance lands at 46.9% (24054 versus 12761), exactly matching the Cinebench margins.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 273PTE is 31143, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE averages 17482, sitting in the 71st percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (0.2% higher), and Intel Core i7-13700TE (0.4% higher). The AMD chip's closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.8% lower), and Intel Core 7 150U (0.5% higher).

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design strategies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm TSMC process with the Cezanne codename. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The thermal design power is 35 watts. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process, with 12 cores and 24 threads. Its base clock is 1.40 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz. The thermal design power is 45 watts.

Cache hierarchies differ sharply. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. This 4.5x difference in L3 capacity helps explain the Intel advantage in data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports only DDR4, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The measured memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel, a 75% advantage for the latter. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational step. The AMD chip provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 6, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD processor has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both are actively produced, both use locked multipliers, and both target the desktop market. The AMD part fits Socket AM4, while the Intel part fits Socket 1700. The AMD die measures 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors; the Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded. The AMD release date is 2024-09-04, and the Intel release date is 2026-03-08.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PTE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 10% to 78.2%. The average score difference is substantial: 31143 versus 17482, a 78.1% gap. The Intel chip's 12 cores and 24 threads provide triple the thread count of the AMD part, and its 5.50 GHz boost clock exceeds the AMD's 4.20 GHz by over 1.3 GHz.

The AMD processor does not win any category. Its single-thread PassMark score of 3089 trails by only 10%, which is the closest result in the entire comparison. This indicates that Zen 3's per-core efficiency remains respectable, but the Intel chip's higher boost clock and larger cache overcome that advantage. The AMD part's 35-watt TDP is lower than Intel's 45-watt TDP, which may matter for power-constrained systems, but the database records no power consumption measurements.

The percentile ranks reinforce the gap: 82nd versus 71st among all CPUs. The Intel part competes with desktop i7-class processors like the Core i7-12700F and i7-13700TE, while the AMD part sits near the Ryzen 5 4600G and Ryzen 3 8300GE. For users who prioritize multi-threaded rendering, physics simulation, or data compression, the Intel chip delivers roughly double the performance in several tests. For users who only need light desktop workloads and minimal power draw, the AMD chip remains functional but clearly slower in every measured metric.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE records zero wins.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows the smallest gap, with Intel leading 3433 versus 3089, a 10% difference.

Q: What is the largest performance gap?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows Intel leading 142 versus 31, a 78.2% advantage for the Intel chip.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

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

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR4 only. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the Intel part's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 9 273PTE is $549. The AMD processor has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in every single benchmark category recorded in the database. There is no workload in the head-to-head set where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE takes the lead. The closest contest is single-threaded PassMark performance, where the Intel chip leads by 10%. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications such as basic office tasks or legacy software, the gap narrows but still favors Intel.

The Intel chip's largest advantages appear in prime number finding (78.2%), physics simulation (71.2%), and floating-point math (60.3%). These results point to heavy computational workloads where the 12-core, 24-thread configuration and 36 MB of L3 cache provide a decisive edge. Data compression (40.9%), integer math (45.8%), and random string sorting (40.4%) also show strong Intel leadership, consistent with the larger cache and higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not win any test, but its relative strengths appear in the single-thread PassMark result, where the 10% deficit is far smaller than the 40% to 78% gaps seen elsewhere. The AMD part's 35-watt TDP and 7 nm process may appeal to systems where thermal limits are strict, but the database does not record power efficiency measurements. The AMD chip also supports only DDR4, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving the Intel platform more memory flexibility.

For users selecting a processor strictly on benchmark performance, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the only choice that the data supports. It leads in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 across both single-core and multi-core tests, and it leads in all eight PassMark workloads. The average score difference of 13661 points (31143 versus 17482) places the two chips in different performance classes. The Intel part's nearest rivals are i7-class desktop and high-end mobile parts, while the AMD part's nearest rivals are mid-range desktop APUs and low-power mobile chips.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE remains a functional desktop processor with a 71st percentile ranking, but it does not approach the Intel part's performance level in any recorded metric. The Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers a 47% advantage in Cinebench multi-core and a 46.9% advantage in PassMark multithread, which translates to roughly double the rendering and parallel throughput in several tests. The data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel part wins every head-to-head contest, and the AMD part's best result is a 10% single-thread deficit.