AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-thread score in the recorded PassMark data?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE, with a score of 24054, is 9.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's 21712.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 win any benchmark against the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

A: Yes. It wins four head-to-head tests: data compression (261749 vs 258704, a 1.2% lead), data encryption (14865 vs 14253, a 4.3% lead), extended instructions (19924 vs 15952, a 24.9% lead), and random string sorting (31110 vs 28973, a 7.4% lead).

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433, which is 5.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's 3248.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400, with an average of 42055, ranks at the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31143 and sits at the 82nd percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support in their specifications.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses a 5 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to a split decision. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 delivers the higher average benchmark score (42055 versus 31143) and a better percentile ranking (88th versus 82nd), but that aggregate advantage comes from a different mix of workloads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins seven of the eleven recorded head-to-head tests, including the heavy math and physics workloads, while the AMD chip wins four.

For integer-heavy number crunching, floating-point math, prime number searches, and physics simulations, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear choice from the recorded results. Its wins include a 21.5% lead in integer math, a 32.8% lead in floating-point math, a 40% lead in physics, and a 44.4% lead in prime number finding. The multi-thread score also favors Intel by 9.7%, and single-thread performance is 5.4% higher.

For data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets (like AVX-512 style workloads), and random string sorting, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 takes the win. The extended instructions lead is particularly large at 24.9%. Data encryption shows a 4.3% edge, and random string sorting is 7.4% ahead.

The Intel part also has a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.30 GHz), more cores (12 versus 6), more threads (24 versus 12), and a larger shared L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB). It lists a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part uses a newer 5 nm process, has a higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 1.40 GHz), a lower TDP (65 W versus 45 W, though the Intel base clock is much lower), and a higher memory bandwidth rating (83.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, actually the Intel is higher). The AMD chip's socket is AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in either direction appears in the prime number test. The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 142 versus 79 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400, a 44.4% difference. That is a decisive win for Intel in integer-heavy search workloads.

Floating-point math also favors Intel substantially. The 60673 score beats 40784, a 32.8% gap. Physics simulation shows a similar pattern: 1917 versus 1150, which is a 40% lead for Intel. Integer math goes Intel's way at 82411 versus 64733, a 21.5% advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400's best head-to-head result is extended instructions. Its 19924 score is 24.9% above Intel's 15952. That is a meaningful lead for workloads that use specialized instruction sets. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 31110 versus 28973, a 7.4% margin. Data encryption favors AMD by 4.3% (14865 versus 14253), and data compression is close: 261749 versus 258704, a 1.2% edge for AMD.

Multi-thread performance shows Intel ahead by 9.7% (24054 versus 21712), and single-thread performance favors Intel by 5.4% (3433 versus 3248). The database records the same single-thread score twice for each chip, and both entries confirm the Intel lead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 1.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.30 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 65 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD lists DDR5 only, while Intel lists both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth ratings are 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes also differ: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD has Radeon Graphics, Intel has UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. Sockets are different: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 9.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, part of the 7000 series. It uses a 5 nm process from TSMC and integrates 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. Cache layout is 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses Bartlett Lake architecture with no listed series. It is built on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The database does not record transistor count or die size for this chip. Cache layout is 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Release dates differ: the AMD chip was released on September 15, 2025, while the Intel chip was released on March 8, 2026. Both list production status as active. The AMD part number is 100-000001900, and the Intel part number is SA4QJ.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in compute-heavy, parallelized workloads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads show up clearly in the multi-thread test (9.7% lead) and in the math-oriented tests. Prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, and physics all see double-digit Intel advantages. The 5.50 GHz boost clock likely contributes to the 5.4% single-thread lead. Users running simulations, rendering, or number-crunching applications should favor this processor based on the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins in data handling and specialized instruction workloads. Data compression and encryption both go AMD's way, with 1.2% and 4.3% margins respectively. The extended instructions score is the standout: 24.9% higher than Intel, which indicates strong performance for workloads that use SIMD or advanced instruction sets. Random string sorting also favors AMD by 7.4%. The higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 1.40 GHz may help in latency-sensitive tasks. Users focused on compression, encryption, or instruction-heavy code should prefer the AMD chip.

The average benchmark score favors AMD, but that aggregate number hides the fact that Intel wins the majority of individual tests. The percentile rankings (88th for AMD, 82nd for Intel) reflect the average score distribution across the entire CPU database, not the head-to-head comparison. In direct competition, the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins seven of eleven tests, including the most computationally intense ones.