AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE and the Intel Core 9 273PQE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE doubles that with 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The AMD part boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Intel part reaches 5.90 GHz, a 1.50 GHz advantage for Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory (true), whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE does not (false).

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR4 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the Intel part's launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and fabrication nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE belongs to the 5000 series, built on Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache structures differ substantially. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, and a 36 MB shared L3 cache. That larger L2 and L3 pool gives Intel a significant on-chip data advantage for workloads that repeatedly access the same data sets.

Memory support also splits the two. AMD uses DDR4 only, on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel platform also enables ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not offer. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. AMD integrates Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked. Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 9 273PQE only; the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no recorded scores in this dataset. The Intel chip's performance profile can still be analyzed against its nearest rivals, which include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, and AMD EPYC 4465P.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66099, placing it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, scores 66159, a delta of -0.1% relative to the Core 9 273PQE. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65914, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 66855, 1.1% higher, and the AMD EPYC 4465P scores 66925, 1.2% higher.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel part scores 39190 in multicore and 5532 in single-core. The multicore result is roughly 7.1 times the single-core figure, indicating strong scaling across its 24 threads. Cinebench R20 shows 16459 multicore and 2323 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 3950 multicore and 557 single-core.

PassMark results show a mixed workload profile. The multithread score is 46107, and the single-thread score is 4573. Integer math scores 164629, floating-point math scores 125546, and extended instructions score 38743. Data compression scores 585752, which is the highest single subtest in the set. Data encryption scores 29636. Random string sorting scores 53167. Physics scores 2754. Finding prime numbers scores 198.

The data indicates the Intel Core 9 273PQE is a high-end desktop part, statistically tied with the top rivals in its percentile band. The deltas against its nearest rivals are under 1.2% in either direction, meaning the Core 9 273PQE sits within a tight cluster of performance at the top of the desktop CPU range.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, as recorded in the database.

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Series | 5000 series | Not listed |

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not listed |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | Not listed |

| 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 | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $589 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001804 | SA4Q9 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 93 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 (no data) | 66099 |

Fields not listed above are identical or not recorded for either part: base clock is 3.40 GHz for both, both are dual-channel memory bus, both are Desktop market segment, both are Active production status, and both are from their respective manufacturers.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 9 273PQE occupies the high-performance desktop segment. Its 93rd percentile ranking places it among the top 7% of all CPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score of 66099 puts it within 1.2% of processors like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. That makes it suited for heavy multithreaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multicore at 39190 and PassMark multithread at 46107 both indicate strong parallel throughput. The 24 threads and 36 MB of shared L3 cache give it an edge in rendering, simulation, and data processing tasks that scale across cores.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no benchmark scores in the database, so direct performance comparison is not possible. Its specifications, however, indicate a very different design target. The 35 W TDP is dramatically lower than the Intel part's 125 W, and the 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock suggests a power-efficient part for mainstream desktop use. The Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, with 16 MB of L3 cache, provides a compact and efficient layout. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which is absent on the Intel part.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins on raw compute capability, memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s), cache capacity (36 MB versus 16 MB), PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 3), and ECC support. It also has a higher boost clock by 1.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE wins on power efficiency (35 W versus 125 W), process node (7 nm versus 10 nm), and overclocking flexibility. The Intel part's release date is later (2026-03-08 versus 2025-02-23), and it carries a launch MSRP of $589.

For workloads that demand maximum multithreaded performance, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or scientific computing, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice based on benchmark data. For systems where power draw and thermal output are primary constraints, the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE's 35 W TDP and 7 nm node offer a more efficient baseline, though its actual performance ceiling remains unmeasured in the database. The Intel part also provides ECC memory support, which is relevant for workstation stability, and faster PCIe Gen 5 connectivity for storage and expansion. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier gives enthusiasts manual tuning control that the locked Intel chip cannot match.