AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data separates these two processors sharply by workload type. The Intel Core 9 273PTE holds every benchmark win in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded wins in any measured test. That asymmetry is not a close contest; it is a one-sided performance profile.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel part dominates. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2060 against a field where AMD has no comparable entry. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 8586, and R23 multi-core reaches 20445. These are the kinds of results expected from a 12-core, 24-thread processor running at a 45 W TDP with a 5.50 GHz boost clock.

Single-thread performance also favors Intel. Cinebench R15 single-core scores 290, R20 single-core 1212, and R23 single-core 2886. PassMark single-thread results confirm the pattern at 3433. The AMD Ryzen 5 130, with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2.90 GHz base clock, and a 4.55 GHz boost clock, does not appear in any benchmark array in the database, meaning no measured score exists for comparison.

Specialized workloads follow the same direction. PassMark data compression scores 258704 for Intel, data encryption 14253, extended instructions 15952, find prime numbers 142, floating point math 60673, integer math 82411, multithread 24054, physics 1917, and random string sorting 28973. Every one of these figures belongs to the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The AMD part has an empty benchmark list, so the use-case split is effectively Intel for everything measured, with no counterweight from AMD.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing ecosystems. AMD uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry. The AMD architecture is Zen 3+, codenamed Rembrandt-R, belonging to the Ryzen 5 generation. Intel uses Bartlett Lake, listed under the Core 9 generation without a specific architecture name in the pack.

Core counts differ substantially. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double in both categories. Clock behavior also diverges. AMD has a 2.90 GHz base clock and a 4.55 GHz boost clock. Intel has a 1.40 GHz base clock but a much higher 5.50 GHz boost clock, indicating a wider frequency range and a boost strategy that relies on reaching high peaks under load.

Cache hierarchies are built differently. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Intel's L2 is four times larger per core, and its L3 is more than double the total shared capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, on a dual-channel bus, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), a newer generation with fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD uses Radeon 660M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP7. The Intel part targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700. Production status is active for both. Release dates differ: AMD was released on 2025-09-30, Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while AMD has no recorded MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: Intel boosts to 5.50 GHz. AMD boosts to 4.55 GHz. Intel's base clock is 1.40 GHz, while AMD's base clock is 2.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 exclusively.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

Q: What is the market segment for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is a mobile processor. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is a desktop processor.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: Intel has 89.6 GB/s. AMD has 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across nearly every specification field. Core count: AMD 6, Intel 12. Thread count: AMD 12, Intel 24. Base clock: AMD 2.90 GHz, Intel 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: AMD 4.55 GHz, Intel 5.50 GHz. TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 45 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP7, Intel Socket 1700. Process node: AMD 6 nm, Intel 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Cache configuration: AMD L1 64 KB per core, L2 512 KB per core, L3 16 MB shared. Intel L1 80 KB per core, L2 2 MB per core, L3 36 MB shared. Memory support: AMD DDR5 only, Intel DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD 76.8 GB/s, Intel 89.6 GB/s. PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 660M, Intel UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: AMD mobile, Intel desktop. Release date: AMD 2025-09-30, Intel 2026-03-08. Launch MSRP: AMD none, Intel $549. Part numbers: AMD 100-000000992(FP7r2), Intel SA4QJ.

Fields that match include ECC memory support (both true) and multiplier unlocked status (both false). Both are dual-channel memory architectures. Both are listed as active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark scores only for the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has an empty benchmark array, and the head-to-head benchmark list is also empty. This means the comparison cannot show relative deltas because no AMD scores exist to pair against Intel results.

What the data does show is the Intel part's absolute performance levels. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 20445. In R20 multi-core, 8586. In R15 multi-core, 2060. Single-core results are 2886 in R23, 1212 in R20, and 290 in R15. These numbers place the Intel part at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31143.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part provide context. The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average score of 31081, which is 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31074, also 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31028, 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i7-12650HX scores 31290, which is 0.5% ahead. These deltas are small, all within one percentage point, indicating that the Core 9 273PTE sits in a tightly packed performance cluster despite having no direct AMD Ryzen 5 competitor in its rival list.

PassMark results reinforce the Intel part's positioning. Integer math scores 82411, floating point math 60673, and multithread 24054. Data compression reaches 258704, which is the highest single PassMark figure recorded. Random string sorting scores 28973, extended instructions 15952, and data encryption 14253. Physics scores 1917, and find prime numbers scores 142.

The AMD part's percentile is 50, which is the median position across all CPUs, but no benchmark score accompanies that percentile. With no wins for AMD and no benchmark entries, the head-to-head section cannot highlight any AMD advantage. The only measurable outcome is that Intel wins every category where a score exists.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload and platform needs. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results, and those results cover both single-thread and multi-thread tests across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark. Its 82nd percentile ranking and 31143 average benchmark score indicate a processor that performs well above the median CPU in the database. Its nearest rivals cluster within 0.5% of its average score, so it is competitive within its own performance tier.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its 50th percentile placement suggests a median position, but without measured results, no performance claims can be made from the recorded data. Its specifications show a lower core count, lower boost clock, smaller cache, and lower memory bandwidth than the Intel part. Its advantages are a smaller process node (6 nm versus 10 nm), lower TDP (28 W versus 45 W), and mobile market targeting.

For a desktop workload where multi-threading and high boost clocks matter, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the processor with data to support it. For a mobile platform with lower power draw, the AMD Ryzen 5 130 is the only one designed for that segment. The choice depends entirely on whether the use case is desktop performance with measured results or mobile efficiency with no measured results. The database shows exactly one processor with benchmark evidence, and that is Intel.