AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep in favor of the Intel Core 9 273PE across every benchmark in the comparison set. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT does not win a single test, with the Intel part taking all 17 head-to-head matchups. The margins vary widely, from a narrow single-thread edge to a crushing 62.4% deficit in floating-point math.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core 9 273PE delivers consistently higher scores across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel part scores 3153 against 1887 for the AMD chip, a 40.2% advantage. The same 40.2% delta appears in Cinebench R15 singlecore, where Intel posts 445 versus 266. This exact percentage repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore (13140 vs 7864), R20 singlecore (1855 vs 1110), R23 multicore (31288 vs 18724), and R23 singlecore (4417 vs 2643). The uniformity of that 40.2% gap across all six Cinebench runs suggests a scaling difference that is consistent regardless of workload intensity or thread count.

The Passmark results tell a more varied story. The largest gap appears in Passmark floating-point math, where the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 107884 against 40537 for the Ryzen 5 5600XT. That is a 62.4% lead, the biggest single margin in the entire comparison. Passmark physics shows the second-largest gap at 57.6%, with Intel scoring 3120 versus 1322. Integer math also heavily favors Intel, with a 49% delta (139410 vs 71063).

Several other Passmark tests show gaps in the 30% to 40% range. Random string sorting has Intel ahead by 40.8% (45098 vs 26693). Multithread performance is 39.5% higher on Intel (36810 vs 22283). Data compression shows a 36.7% advantage (405885 vs 257118). Data encryption is 29.8% ahead (22719 vs 15944). Extended instructions come in at 29.2% (24630 vs 17450), and find prime numbers is 29.6% ahead (203 vs 143).

The closest contest is in Passmark single-thread performance. The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3650 versus 3469 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, a delta of just 5%. This is the only benchmark where the two processors are in the same general performance class. The single-thread result appears twice in the data, once under the test name `passmark_single_thread` and once under `passmark_singlethread`, with identical scores in both entries.

Looking at the broader database context, the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 273PE is 49845, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT averages 28940, which sits in the 81st percentile. That 11-percentile gap in the overall distribution reflects the consistent per-test advantage Intel holds.

The nearest rivals for each processor further contextualize their standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT sits within 0.5% of several competitors, including the Intel Core i9-13900H (avg score 28886, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i5-12600H (28882, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i7-12650H (28815, delta 0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093, delta -0.5%). The Intel Core 9 273PE, by contrast, is within 1.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49796, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49394, delta 0.9%), the Intel Core i9-13980HX (50398, delta -1.1%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (50448, delta -1.2%). The Intel part competes in a higher performance tier altogether.

The Verdict

The benchmark data leaves no ambiguity about performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PE is faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT in every measured workload. For users who prioritize raw compute throughput, the Intel part delivers substantially higher scores across rendering, physics, math, compression, and encryption tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT does have one notable strength in the single-thread Passmark test, where the 5% gap is the smallest margin in the data. But even there, the Intel chip wins. The closest the AMD part comes to a competitive result is in that one workload, and it still trails.

The Intel Core 9 273PE also carries a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The data shows that the Intel part sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 81st percentile.

For a system builder choosing between these two, the data points firmly toward Intel for any workload that benefits from the measured advantages. The AMD chip remains a capable 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor, but the Intel part doubles the core and thread counts and pairs that with a higher boost clock, which together produce the consistent 40% plus margins seen in the Cinebench suite.

The one consideration that slightly narrows the gap is single-thread performance. The 5% delta in Passmark single-thread suggests that for lightly threaded applications, the experience would be closer, but still not equal. The Intel part leads there as well.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the 5000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation line. The chip contains 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. It uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache.

The Intel Core 9 273PE uses a different design approach. It is codenamed Bartlett Lake and belongs to the Core 9 generation. The process node is 10 nm, manufactured at Intel's own foundry. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part. Its cache hierarchy differs notably: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The process node difference is significant. TSMC's 7 nm process gives the AMD chip a smaller geometry compared to Intel's 10 nm node. However, the Intel part compensates with a higher core count and a much higher boost clock.

The Intel Core 9 273PE also includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database. This is a meaningful architectural difference for systems that do not use a discrete GPU.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a locked multiplier, which prevents multiplier-based overclocking. The AMD part uses a part number of 100-000001585, while the Intel part uses SA4QD.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double in each category.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock by 1.40 GHz but a higher boost clock by 1.00 GHz.

Both processors have a TDP of 65 watts. The thermal envelope is identical, which makes the Intel part's performance advantage more notable given the same power budget.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. That is a 75% higher theoretical memory bandwidth for the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part offers a newer generation but fewer CPU lanes.

Both chips support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The release dates differ as well, with the AMD chip released on 2024-10-30 and the Intel chip released on 2026-03-08.

The Intel Core 9 273PE has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has no launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The largest gap is in Passmark floating-point math, where the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 107884 versus 40537 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, a 62.4% advantage.

Q: How close is single-thread performance?

A: In Passmark single-thread, the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3650 compared to 3469 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, a 5% delta, which is the smallest margin in the entire head-to-head set.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and the Intel Core 9 273PE have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s compared to 51.2 GB/s for the AMD chip.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 49845. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT sits in the 81st percentile with an average benchmark score of 28940.