AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE: two active processors from different market tiers, one a 35-watt mobile chip on TSMC's 6 nm node, the other a 125-watt desktop part on Intel's 10 nm process. The Ryzen 5 150 targets efficiency with Zen 3+ cores and a Radeon 660M iGPU, while the Core 9 273PQE brings 12 cores, 24 threads, and UHD Graphics 770 to Socket 1700. Benchmark data shows a consistent, wide performance gap favoring the Intel part, but the two chips serve completely different sockets, power envelopes, and use cases. The following analysis draws exclusively from recorded measurements in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, double the 6 cores and 12 threads of the AMD Ryzen 5 150.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel part boosts to 5.90 GHz, while the AMD chip reaches 4.55 GHz. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for Intel and 3.30 GHz for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PQE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel processor supports ECC memory and works with both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not support ECC and is limited to DDR5.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 34881 on average, which puts it in the 84th percentile.

Q: How do they compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 3155. That represents a 31% advantage for the Intel chip.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD part is rated for a much lower power envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses TSMC's 6 nm node, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R, whereas the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 9 generation label.

Core counts differ sharply. The Ryzen 5 150 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 9 273PQE doubles that with 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 36 MB shared L3 cache.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is available on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 5 150 carries a Radeon 660M, and the Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Socket and market segment are fundamental differences. The AMD chip fits AMD Socket FP7 and is classified as a mobile part. The Intel chip fits Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The die size for the AMD chip is 210 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel chip. The AMD part has a production status of Active and a release date of September 30, 2025. The Intel part is also Active, with a release date of March 8, 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows the Intel Core 9 273PQE winning all 11 benchmark comparisons, with no wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 150. The largest gap appears in the prime number finding test, where Intel scores 198 against AMD's 47, a delta of -76.3% for the AMD part. Floating point math shows a 72% deficit for AMD, with scores of 35118 versus 125546.

Physics performance heavily favors Intel. The Core 9 273PQE records 2754 in the PassMark physics test, compared to 806 for the Ryzen 5 150, a 70.7% difference. Multithreaded throughput follows the same pattern: Intel scores 46107, AMD scores 17492, a 62.1% gap. Integer math shows Intel at 164629 against AMD's 62151, a 62.2% difference.

Data compression and encryption workloads also favor the Intel chip. Compression scores are 585752 for Intel and 211289 for AMD, a 63.9% gap. Encryption results show Intel at 29636 versus AMD's 13425, a 54.7% difference. Extended instruction performance yields 38743 for Intel and 14675 for AMD, a 62.1% gap.

Random string sorting produces 53167 for Intel against 22382 for AMD, a 57.9% difference. The single-thread tests show the smallest relative gap at 31%, with Intel scoring 4573 and AMD scoring 3155. Even at its best relative performance, the AMD chip remains substantially behind in every measured workload.

The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. The Intel part averages 66099, while the AMD part averages 34881. In the database's percentile ranking, the Intel chip sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 84th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with an average score of 65914 and a delta of 0.3%, plus Intel Core Ultra 5 variants with deltas around -0.1% to -1.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits near the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 (delta 0%), the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962 (-0.2%), and Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 (-0.3%).

The Verdict

The data points to a simple performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is faster in every recorded benchmark, with single-thread performance 31% ahead and multithread performance 62.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 150. For workloads that stress compression, encryption, floating point math, or physics, the Intel chip delivers roughly 54% to 76% higher scores. The average benchmark score gap is 89.4%, and the Intel chip ranks 9 percentile points higher in the overall CPU distribution.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is not competitive in raw throughput, but the comparison is not apples to oranges in a strict sense. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 35-watt TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 125-watt TDP. The AMD chip operates on a smaller 6 nm node and fits a completely different socket. Its purpose is efficiency in a mobile form factor, not matching a high-power desktop part.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the appropriate choice for desktop users who need maximum multi-threaded performance, large L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 serves mobile systems on AMD Socket FP7, where lower power consumption and integrated Radeon 660M graphics matter more than absolute benchmark scores. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $589, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. Core count: 6 versus 12. Threads: 12 versus 24. Base clock: 3.30 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. Boost clock: 4.55 GHz versus 5.90 GHz. TDP: 35 watts versus 125 watts. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 6 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel.

Cache sizes vary per core and in shared L3. L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core. L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache: 16 MB shared versus 36 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC support: not available versus available. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 660M versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Die size: 210 mm² versus not recorded. Release date: September 30, 2025 versus March 8, 2026. Part number: 100-000000990 (FP7r2) versus SA4Q9.