AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 claims only 2 wins, both in the PassMark single-thread tests. The margin of victory for the Intel part varies widely by workload, from a narrow 2.8% in extended instructions to a massive 54.2% in prime number finding.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core 9 273PTE posts consistently higher scores across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 2060 against 1562 for the AMD, a 24.2% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows the same pattern: 290 versus 220, also a 24.1% gap. Moving to R20, the multi-core score is 8586 versus 6510 (24.2% ahead), while the single-core score is 1212 versus 918 (24.3% ahead). In R23, the multi-core score reaches 20445 versus 15502 (24.2% ahead), and the single-core score is 2886 versus 2188 (24.2% ahead). The consistency of this 24% delta across all Cinebench versions indicates a stable performance advantage that is not workload-specific within rendering tasks.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel part pulls further ahead. The largest single delta is in the find prime numbers test, where the Intel scores 142 versus 65, a 54.2% advantage. The physics test shows a 48.7% gap, with the Intel at 1917 and the AMD at 983. Floating point math is 41.5% higher on the Intel side (60673 versus 35500), and integer math is 29.6% higher (82411 versus 57987). The multi-thread test shows a 22.7% delta (24054 versus 18582). Data compression is 17.8% ahead (258704 versus 212739), data encryption is 12.3% ahead (14253 versus 12493), and random string sorting is 12.2% ahead (28973 versus 25433). The smallest Intel win is in extended instructions, where the score is 15952 versus 15512, a 2.8% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 takes the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3646 versus 3433, a 6.2% advantage. This result appears twice in the database, listed as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, confirming the same measurement. This is the only benchmark category where the AMD part leads, and the margin is modest compared to the Intel advantages elsewhere.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in every multi-threaded workload category recorded. The Cinebench multi-core tests confirm a strong rendering performance advantage, with all three versions showing roughly a 24% lead. The PassMark multi-thread test, which measures general parallel processing, shows a 22.7% lead. The data compression and encryption tests, which often benefit from higher core counts and larger caches, both go to the Intel part with double-digit margins.

The Intel part also wins in mathematically intensive tasks. Floating point math, integer math, and prime number finding all show large deltas between 29.6% and 54.2%. The physics test, which typically stresses both floating point and thread scaling, shows a 48.7% gap. These results indicate the Intel part handles computational workloads substantially better.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins only in the PassMark single-thread test. Its score of 3646 beats the Intel's 3433 by 6.2%. This is the one area where the AMD architecture's higher base clock of 3.20 GHz, compared to 1.40 GHz for the Intel, appears to provide an advantage. However, this single win does not translate into advantages in the Cinebench single-core tests, where the Intel part wins by 24.1% to 24.3% across R15, R20, and R23.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 9 273PTE for most workloads. With 15 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel part holds a decisive advantage in rendering, computational math, encryption, compression, and general multi-threading. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 31143, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 22289 and sits in the 75th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220's single-thread PassMark win of 6.2% is a notable but isolated result. Users who prioritize that specific metric may find the AMD part appealing, but the Cinebench single-core results contradict that advantage. The Intel part wins those tests by roughly 24%, which suggests the PassMark single-thread test measures a different aspect of performance than the Cinebench suite.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE also shows a higher percentile rank at 82 versus 75, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, both within 0.2% of its average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K (0.3% ahead) and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (1.4% behind), indicating it competes with a lower performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an average score of 22289.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 142 versus 65 for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, a 54.2% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 220 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3646 versus 3433 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, a 6.2% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 20445, which is 24.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 220's score of 15502.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 ranks in the 75th percentile.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 15 benchmarks, and the AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins 2 benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. This doubling of core and thread counts explains much of the multi-threaded performance advantage. The cache hierarchy also differs: the AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its advantages in data compression and encryption tests.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 includes Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The clock speeds show a notable contrast. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a much lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The lower base clock on the Intel part is offset by its higher core count and boost capability.

The thermal design power differs significantly: the AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W. This reflects their different market segments, with the AMD part designed for mobile use and the Intel part for desktop use. The memory support also differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

The PCIe configuration differs, with the AMD part supporting Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes and the Intel part supporting Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active production. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released in January 2025 and the Intel part in March 2026. The part numbers are 100-000001611 for AMD and SA4QJ for Intel.