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

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins 2. The Intel part leads in every Cinebench test, with margins of 22.1% to 62.0% across the board. Its average benchmark score of 31143 sits 16.4% above the AMD's 26748, and it ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs versus the 79th percentile for the AMD.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the pick only for workloads centered on data encryption and extended instruction sets, where it beats the Intel by 3.5% and 6.7% respectively. For everything else in the measured data, the Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers higher scores, often by substantial margins. The Intel part offers 12 cores and 24 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory capability, and uses PCIe Gen 5. The AMD uses PCIe Gen 3 and DDR4 only.

The choice depends on whether the two AMD wins matter more than the fifteen Intel wins. The data shows the Intel part as the stronger performer in multithreaded rendering, single-threaded workloads, integer math, floating-point math, prime number finding, physics simulation, and data compression. The AMD holds its ground only in encryption and extended instruction processing. For a user prioritizing those two specific areas, the AMD suffices. For general computing, the recorded scores favor Intel.

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 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 26748. The Intel part is higher by 4395 points.

Q: Which CPU wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins all single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2886 versus 2237 for the AMD, a 22.5% lead. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 3433 versus 3066, a 10.7% lead.

Q: In which tests does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT win?

A: The AMD wins in PassMark data encryption (14754 versus 14253, a 3.5% margin) and PassMark extended instructions (17027 versus 15952, a 6.7% margin).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4.

Q: Does either processor include ECC memory support?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel part does not list transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache structures differ notably. The AMD has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L2 cache is four times larger per core, and its L3 cache is more than double the AMD's total.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. That is a 75% higher memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part. The AMD does not support ECC memory; the Intel does.

PCIe connectivity differs by two generations. The AMD provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel also includes UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics, while the AMD includes Radeon Vega 7.

Socket compatibility is separate. The AMD uses Socket AM4, while the Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates differ as well: the AMD launched on 2024-01-07, the Intel on 2026-03-08.

Specification Differences

The two parts diverge across nearly every specification field. The AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clock speeds are 3.60 GHz for the AMD and 1.40 GHz for the Intel. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for the AMD and 5.50 GHz for the Intel. The Intel boost clock is 1.10 GHz higher despite a much lower base clock.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD is rated at 65 watts, the Intel at 45 watts. The Intel part consumes less power per the TDP rating while delivering higher benchmark scores. Process nodes differ: 7 nm for the AMD versus 10 nm for the Intel.

Memory support is a clear split. The AMD uses DDR4 only, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 3 for AMD, Gen 5 for Intel.

Cache specifications are distinct. The AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. The Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The launch MSRP for the AMD is $125. The launch MSRP for the Intel is $549.

The AMD has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel does not. The AMD part number is 100-000001489; the Intel part number is SA4QJ. Both are listed as Active production status and Desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PTE dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel scores 2060 against the AMD's 1597, a 22.5% lead. In R15 single-core, the Intel scores 290 versus 225, a 22.4% lead. R20 multicore shows 8586 versus 6656, again 22.5%. R20 single-core shows 1212 versus 939, 22.5%. R23 multicore shows 20445 versus 15848, 22.5%. R23 single-core shows 2886 versus 2237, 22.5%. The consistency of the margin across all six Cinebench tests indicates a systematic performance advantage per clock for the Intel architecture.

PassMark results show a wider spread. The largest Intel win is in find prime numbers: 142 versus 54, a 62.0% margin. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel: 1917 versus 840, a 56.2% lead. Floating-point math: 60673 versus 36694, a 39.5% lead. Integer math: 82411 versus 64218, a 22.1% lead. Multithread: 24054 versus 19000, a 21.0% lead. Random string sorting: 28973 versus 24583, a 15.2% lead. Single-thread and single-thread (duplicate test entries) both show 3433 versus 3066, a 10.7% lead. Data compression: 258704 versus 243904, a 5.7% lead.

The AMD wins are narrower. Data encryption: 14754 versus 14253, a 3.5% margin. Extended instructions: 17027 versus 15952, a 6.7% margin. These two wins are the only bright spots for the AMD in the recorded data.

The overall score distribution matters. The Intel wins range from 5.7% to 62.0%, with an average margin across all wins of roughly 26%. The AMD wins average 5.1%. The Intel part does not just win more tests; it wins by larger margins on average.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in rendering workloads based on Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results. Its multicore scores are consistently 22.5% higher than the AMD's across all three versions of the test. Single-core rendering also favors Intel by 22.4% to 22.5%. For users running CPU-based 3D rendering, the recorded data shows Intel ahead.

The Intel part also wins in general mathematics. Integer math scores 82411 versus 64218, a 22.1% lead. Floating-point math scores 60673 versus 36694, a 39.5% lead. Prime number finding shows the largest gap at 62.0%. Physics simulation follows at 56.2%. These results indicate the Intel architecture handles computational workloads more efficiently.

The Intel wins in data compression (5.7% lead), multithreaded workloads (21.0% lead), random string sorting (15.2% lead), and single-thread performance (10.7% lead). Its higher core count and thread count contribute to the multithread win, while its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz likely contributes to single-thread wins.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins in data encryption, with a 3.5% margin. It also wins in extended instructions, with a 6.7% margin. These two workloads are specific and narrow. The AMD's Zen 3 architecture with its 7 nm process appears to handle these instruction patterns better than the Intel part.

For users whose primary workloads are encryption and extended instruction processing, the AMD offers a measurable advantage. For all other measured workloads, the Intel Core 9 273PTE provides higher scores. The percentile data reinforces this: Intel sits at the 82nd percentile, AMD at the 79th. The average benchmark score gap of 4395 points represents a 16.4% overall difference. The verdict from the data is clear: the Intel part wins in the vast majority of scenarios, and the AMD wins only in two specialized test categories.