AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is decisively lopsided: Intel Core 9 273PE takes 15 of 17 recorded comparisons, while AMD Ryzen 5 7400F claims just 2. That narrow AMD victory comes in the PassMark single-thread tests, where the Ryzen scores 3689 against Intel's 3650, a 1.1% margin. Everything else in the database belongs to Intel.

The Intel part dominates rendering workloads across the board. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multicore and singlecore variants show consistent 30.4% to 30.6% advantages. The multicore deltas are uniform at -30.4% across all three Cinebench versions, while singlecore deltas sit at -30.5% or -30.6%. That consistency suggests a fundamental throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

For mathematical workloads, the gap widens dramatically. PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 107884 versus AMD's 45799, a 57.5% deficit for the Ryzen. Integer math follows with 139410 against 74745, a 46.4% gap. Physics simulation shows a similar 46.8% margin, with Intel at 3120 and AMD at 1660. These are the largest deltas in the entire comparison.

The smaller margins appear in extended instructions and prime number finding. Intel leads extended instructions by 11.7% (24630 versus 21747) and prime numbers by just 5.9% (203 versus 191). Data compression favors Intel by 28.6%, and random string sorting by 22.2%. Encryption shows a 26.4% Intel advantage.

The use-case split is clear: Intel wins every rendering, compute, and data-heavy test, while AMD holds a razor-thin single-thread lead that does not translate into any other benchmark victory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm TSMC process with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. Intel Core 9 273PE uses Bartlett Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel doubles the core count to 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks favor AMD at 3.70 GHz versus Intel's 2.30 GHz, but boost clocks reverse the order: Intel reaches 5.70 GHz against AMD's 4.70 GHz. Both carry a 65 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies are built differently. AMD allocates 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 32 MB shared L3. Intel uses larger per-core allocations: 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2, plus 36 MB shared L3. The Intel L3 advantage of 4 MB is modest, but the per-core L2 difference is more substantial.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Intel includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics; AMD has no integrated graphics at all.

Sockets and platforms are incompatible. AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; Intel's is locked. Release dates also differ, with AMD appearing in January 2025 and Intel in March 2026. The AMD part is a 7000 series desktop chip, while Intel's series field is blank but the generation is listed as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Cinebench results show a uniform Intel advantage across all versions. In R15 multicore, Intel scores 3153 against AMD's 2193, a 30.4% gap. R15 singlecore shows 445 versus 309, a 30.6% gap. R20 multicore repeats the 30.4% pattern with 13140 versus 9141, while singlecore is 1855 versus 1290, a 30.5% gap. R23 multicore delivers 31288 versus 21765, again 30.4%, and singlecore is 4417 versus 3072, 30.5% behind.

PassMark multithread follows the same trajectory: Intel at 36810 versus AMD at 25645, a 30.3% gap. This aligns closely with the Cinebench multicore margins, suggesting the core and thread count advantage translates predictably across heavily parallel workloads.

The largest single delta is floating point math. Intel's 107884 score is more than double AMD's 45799. That 57.5% gap indicates a substantial throughput difference in scientific or simulation-style floating point operations, likely driven by the doubled core and thread counts.

Integer math shows a 46.4% gap (139410 versus 74745), and physics shows 46.8% (3120 versus 1660). These two workloads track each other closely, both landing near the 46-47% range. Data compression sits at 28.6% (405885 versus 289999), encryption at 26.4% (22719 versus 16712), and random string sorting at 22.2% (45098 versus 35096).

The closest Intel win is prime number finding, where the margin shrinks to 5.9% (203 versus 191). Extended instructions show an 11.7% gap (24630 versus 21747). These smaller margins suggest that certain integer-heavy or instruction-extension workloads do not scale as strongly with core count.

AMD's only wins are the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, both scoring 3689 versus Intel's 3650. The 1.1% margin is the smallest delta in the entire comparison. Interestingly, Intel's Cinebench singlecore scores are 30.5% higher, so the PassMark single-thread result contradicts the Cinebench singlecore trend. The database records both tests as separate entries, and both favor AMD.

Percentile rankings reinforce the performance hierarchy. Intel sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while AMD is at the 83rd. Average benchmark scores also differ sharply: Intel averages 49845, AMD averages 32750. Intel's nearest rivals include AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% behind), Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% behind). AMD's nearest rivals are Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% ahead). The Intel part competes in a higher performance tier, while the AMD part sits among mid-range mobile and desktop chips.

The Verdict

The data points to Intel Core 9 273PE for any workload that benefits from parallel execution. The 30% multicore advantage across three Cinebench versions, the 57.5% floating point lead, and the 46.4% integer math margin all stem from the doubled core and thread configuration. Rendering, simulation, encryption, compression, and data processing favor Intel by margins ranging from 22% to 57%.

AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins only the PassMark single-thread test, and by a negligible 1.1% margin. That result conflicts with Intel's 30.5% Cinebench singlecore advantage, so the practical meaning of the PassMark win is limited. The AMD part also offers an unlocked multiplier, a 5 nm process, and lower transistor count on a smaller die, but these architectural traits do not translate into benchmark victories in the recorded data.

For users running heavily threaded applications, the Intel part is the clear choice based on every multicore and compute benchmark. For users prioritizing single-thread performance in the PassMark metric specifically, the AMD part technically wins, but the margin is too small to represent a meaningful difference. The Intel part also includes integrated graphics, broader memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), and higher boost clock, though it lacks an unlocked multiplier.

The 83rd versus 90th percentile ranking summarizes the tier gap: Intel belongs to a higher performance class, and its nearest rivals are all high-end parts. AMD's rivals are mid-range chips, and it holds its own among them with deltas under 0.3%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the database?

A: Intel Core 9 273PE wins 15 of 17 recorded comparisons. AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins 2, both in PassMark single-thread tests.

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

A: PassMark floating point math shows the biggest delta, with Intel at 107884 versus AMD at 45799, a 57.5% Intel advantage.

Q: Does AMD win any multicore benchmark?

A: No. Intel wins all multicore tests, including Cinebench R15, R20, R23 multicore and PassMark multithread, with margins between 30.3% and 30.4%.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads. AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel's boost clock is 5.70 GHz versus AMD's 4.70 GHz, while AMD's base clock is 3.70 GHz versus Intel's 2.30 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: AMD supports DDR5 only, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: PassMark single-thread favors AMD at 3689 versus 3650, a 1.1% margin. Cinebench singlecore favors Intel by 30.5% to 30.6% across R15, R20, and R23, with scores like 4417 versus 3072 in R23.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Intel Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the percentile rankings?

A: Intel sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49845. AMD sits at the 83rd percentile, with an average score of 32750.