AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a decisive split between these two desktop processors. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core 9 273PE secures every single win. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT records zero victories in the measured tests, making this one of the most lopsided matchups in the database.

The Intel part dominates both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads without exception. In multi-core rendering tests, the Core 9 273PE posts scores roughly double those of the Ryzen 5 5500GT. The gap persists across every PassMark workload category, from integer math to data compression to physics simulation. The Intel processor also leads in single-threaded performance, though by a smaller margin than in multi-threaded tests.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, the data shows no workload category where it can claim an advantage. Its best relative showing comes in single-threaded PassMark tests, where it trails the Intel part by 16 percent. In every other benchmark, the deficit ranges from roughly 31 percent to more than 73 percent. The Ryzen part's performance profile places it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Core 9 273PE sits in the 90th percentile.

The practical implications are straightforward. Users running rendering workloads, encryption tasks, or floating-point-heavy applications will consistently see the Intel processor deliver higher throughput. The AMD chip does offer a lower launch MSRP of $125 compared to the Intel part's $549, but the performance delta is substantial enough that the Intel part occupies a clearly higher tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The transistor count is listed at 10,700 million on a 180 mm² die.

The Intel Core 9 273PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake family, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. It offers 12 cores and 24 threads, doubling the core count of the AMD part. Base clock runs at 2.30 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 5.70 GHz, a full 1.30 GHz higher than the Ryzen's maximum. The Intel processor supports a 65 W TDP, matching the AMD chip's thermal envelope despite the higher core count.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 pool. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. This gives the Intel processor more than double the total L3 cache, which contributes to its strong multi-threaded showing.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4 with dual-channel access and a peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part adds ECC memory support, a feature absent on the AMD chip.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with the same 16 lanes, offering substantially higher interface bandwidth for modern GPUs and storage. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part includes Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor is multiplier-unlocked, enabling overclocking. The Intel processor is locked in this regard. Sockets are incompatible: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Core 9 273PE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the most consistent pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 against the Ryzen 5 5500GT's 15,848, a 49.3 percent advantage for Intel. Single-core R23 results show 4,417 versus 2,237, also a 49.4 percent gap. The same ratio holds in Cinebench R20 and R15, with the Intel part leading by roughly 49 percent in both multi-core and single-core tests across all versions.

PassMark workloads reveal varying margins. The smallest gap appears in single-thread performance, where the Intel part scores 3,650 versus 3,066, a 16 percent lead. Data encryption shows a 35.1 percent advantage for Intel, with scores of 22,719 and 14,754. Extended instructions testing yields a 30.9 percent gap, with the Intel part at 24,630 versus 17,027.

The largest deficits for the AMD part appear in physics simulation and prime number finding. PassMark physics shows the Intel processor at 3,120 versus 840 for AMD, a 73.1 percent difference. Find prime numbers results are even more lopsided: 203 for Intel versus 54 for AMD, a 73.4 percent gap. Floating-point math shows a 66 percent deficit for the AMD part, with scores of 107,884 and 36,694.

Integer math tells a similar story. The Intel processor scores 139,410 against 64,218, a 53.9 percent advantage. Multi-threaded PassMark results show 36,810 for Intel versus 19,000 for AMD, a 48.4 percent gap. Random string sorting shows a 45.5 percent lead for Intel, and data compression shows a 39.9 percent lead.

The average benchmark score in the database reflects the overall picture. The Intel Core 9 273PE averages 49,845 across all recorded benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26,748. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at a 0.1 percent delta and the Intel Core i9-13980HX at a negative 1.1 percent delta. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700H at a 0.1 percent delta and the Intel Core i9-11900K at a 0.4 percent delta.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all multi-core Cinebench tests by approximately 49.3 percent. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 31,288 versus 15,848 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Q: How large is the single-threaded performance gap?

A: The Intel processor leads by 16 percent in PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 3,650 versus 3,066. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is larger at 49.4 percent, with scores of 4,417 and 2,237.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s peak bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s peak bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both operate at a 65 W TDP.

Q: Can either processor be overclocked?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is multiplier-unlocked, allowing overclocking. The Intel Core 9 273PE is locked and does not permit multiplier adjustment.

Q: What is the cache configuration difference?

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

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT | Intel Core 9 273PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Launch MSRP | $125 | $549 |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Part number | 100-000001489 | SA4QD |