AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, which wins 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 secures only two wins, both in the PassMark single-thread test.

The largest margin in the entire dataset belongs to Intel in the PassMark physics test. The Core 9 273PTE scores 1917 against the Ryzen 5 230's 958, a 50% advantage. This indicates a substantial difference in physics simulation workloads, which often rely on heavy multithreaded computation.

PassMark floating point math also shows a major gap. Intel scores 60673 versus AMD's 38993, a 35.7% lead. Similarly, the find prime numbers test shows Intel at 142 versus AMD's 66, a 53.5% difference, the second-largest delta in the dataset. These results suggest the Intel part has significantly stronger raw computational throughput for mathematically intensive tasks.

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel processor leads consistently by nearly identical margins. For Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, Intel scores 2060, 8586, and 20445 respectively, while AMD scores 1799, 7499, and 17857. The delta hovers around 12.7% in each case. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: Intel leads by 12.8% in R15 (290 versus 253), 12.7% in R20 (1212 versus 1058), and 12.6% in R23 (2886 versus 2521).

PassMark multithread results show Intel ahead by 19.3%, scoring 24054 against 19411. Integer math sees Intel at 82411 versus 67257, an 18.4% lead. Data compression shows Intel at 258704 versus 218588, a 15.5% margin. Random string sorting favors Intel by 10.2% (28973 versus 26019). Data encryption shows a smaller gap of 6.8% (14253 versus 13280), and extended instructions show only a 2.1% difference (15952 versus 15618).

The AMD Ryzen 5 230's only wins come in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3558 against Intel's 3433, a 3.6% advantage. This appears in both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" entries, which record identical scores. It is a narrow but consistent single-core win for AMD in this specific benchmark, notable because Intel wins every other comparison, including all Cinebench single-core tests.

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 5 230 has 25782. Intel sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, AMD at the 78th.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: Intel scores 20445, which is 12.7% higher than AMD's 17857.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark single-thread with a score of 3558, beating Intel's 3433 by 3.6%.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel leads by 53.5% (142 versus 66). The physics test shows an identical 50% gap (1917 versus 958).

Q: How close is the Intel processor to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-12700F, which has an average score of 31081 with a delta of 0.2%. It is also 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700TE, while sitting 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-12650HX.

Q: How does the AMD processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-11700K (25812 average), 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25880), 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (25625), and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses a Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs sharply. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads, doubling both counts. Base clocks also differ significantly: AMD runs at 3.50 GHz, Intel at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the situation, with Intel reaching 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 4.90 GHz.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 36 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core caches and triple the L3 capacity give Intel a structural advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support differs in breadth. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports ECC memory; AMD does not.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 760M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Socket and market positioning are distinct. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile segment, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktop. Release dates differ by over a year: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the stronger processor in nearly every recorded benchmark. It wins 15 of 17 comparisons, holds a higher average score (31143 versus 25782), and ranks higher in the overall percentile (82 versus 78). The Intel part also has double the cores and threads, more L3 cache, and a higher boost clock.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 offers a meaningful counterpoint only in PassMark single-thread performance, where it leads by 3.6%. It also uses less power on paper, with a 28 TDP versus Intel's 45, and it uses a smaller 4 nm process. For users prioritizing that specific single-thread metric or lower thermal design power, AMD has a case.

For everything else in the dataset, Intel delivers higher scores. The margins range from a modest 2.1% in extended instructions to a dominant 53.5% in prime number finding. The average score difference of roughly 5,361 points represents about a 20.8% gap, which aligns with the consistent double-digit deltas seen across most Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every major specification. Core count: AMD 6, Intel 12. Thread count: AMD 12, Intel 24. Base clock: AMD 3.50 GHz, Intel 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: AMD 4.90 GHz, Intel 5.50 GHz. TDP: AMD 28, Intel 45. Process node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 10 nm. Foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel Intel.

Cache: AMD L1 64 KB per core, Intel 80 KB per core. AMD L2 1 MB per core, Intel 2 MB per core. AMD L3 16 MB shared, Intel 36 MB shared. Memory support: AMD DDR5 only, Intel DDR4 and DDR5. ECC: AMD unsupported, Intel supported. PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 760M, Intel UHD Graphics 730. Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700. Market segment: AMD mobile, Intel desktop. Release date: AMD 2025-01-05, Intel 2026-03-08.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins across all Cinebench versions, both multicore and single-core. It also wins in PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. These victories span rendering, encryption, compression, sorting, and general mathematical computation.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 wins exclusively in PassMark single-thread performance, with a 3.6% margin. This makes it the choice for workloads that depend heavily on that specific benchmark's single-thread measurement. The AMD part also carries a lower TDP of 28 versus 45, which may matter in constrained thermal environments, though the database does not record any thermal performance measurements.

The Intel processor's 53.5% lead in prime number finding and 50% lead in physics suggest particularly strong integer-heavy and simulation-oriented computation. Its 35.7% lead in floating point math indicates superior performance for scientific and numerical workloads. The AMD processor's single-thread win, while narrow, shows it can still compete in lightly threaded scenarios despite its smaller core count and older architecture.