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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Core 9 273PTE present a clear split in benchmark results. The Ryzen 5 7400F wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE takes 3. The most decisive AMD victories come in the PassMark extended instructions suite, where the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21,747 against 15,952 for Intel, a 36.3% advantage. The Ryzen 5 7400F also dominates prime number finding with a 34.5% lead (191 vs 142) and encryption workloads by 17.3% (16,712 vs 14,253). In Cinebench tests, the AMD chip is consistently ahead by 6.4% to 6.6% across R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core runs. The single-thread PassMark score favors AMD by 7.5% (3,689 vs 3,433). Random string sorting shows a 21.1% AMD lead (35,096 vs 28,973), and data compression is 12.1% faster (289,999 vs 258,704). The Intel part’s wins are equally specific: floating point math goes to Intel by 24.5% (60,673 vs 45,799), physics simulation by 13.4% (1,917 vs 1,660), and integer math by 9.3% (82,411 vs 74,745). The overall average benchmark score for the Ryzen 5 7400F is 32,750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31,143, landing in the 82nd percentile. The AMD processor’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, 0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697, 0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, 0.2% higher). The Intel Core 9 273PTE sits near the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,081, 0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31,074, 0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE (31,028, 0.4% higher).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a uniform pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 2,193 versus 2,060 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, a 6.5% margin. The R15 single-core result is 309 against 290, a 6.6% advantage. Moving to R20, the multi-core score for AMD is 9,141 compared to 8,586 for Intel (6.5%), and the single-core result is 1,290 versus 1,212 (6.4%). Cinebench R23 repeats the pattern: multi-core 21,765 against 20,445 (6.5%) and single-core 3,072 versus 2,886 (6.4%).

The PassMark suite reveals where each architecture excels. The Ryzen 5 7400F shows its largest margins in extended instructions (36.3%), prime number search (34.5%), and random string sorting (21.1%). Data encryption favors AMD by 17.3%, and data compression by 12.1%. The Intel Core 9 273PTE counters with a 24.5% win in floating point math, a 13.4% lead in physics, and a 9.3% edge in integer math. The PassMark multithread score goes to AMD at 25,645 versus 24,054 (6.6%), and the single-thread score favors AMD at 3,689 versus 3,433 (7.5%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. Core counts differ substantially: the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having half the cores and threads, the AMD processor still wins the majority of benchmarks, including all Cinebench multi-core tests. Cache layouts also differ. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Clock speeds show a different trade-off. The AMD base clock is 3.70 GHz with a 4.70 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is much lower at 1.40 GHz but boosts to 5.50 GHz. The AMD processor has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 45 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel access at 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access at 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 9 273PTE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD release date is recorded as 2025-01-08, while the Intel release date is 2026-03-08. The AMD part number is 100-000001845, and the Intel part number is SA4QJ.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F averages 32,750 across its benchmark results, compared to 31,143 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F leads in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 single-core tests by 6.4% to 6.6%, and in PassMark single-thread by 7.5%.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 9 273PTE outperform the AMD processor?

A: The Intel part wins in PassMark floating point math (60,673 vs 45,799), physics (1,917 vs 1,660), and integer math (82,411 vs 74,745).

Q: Does the AMD processor support integrated graphics?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics (N/A), while the Intel Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6; Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 12; Intel Core 9 273PTE has 24
• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 3.70 GHz; Intel Core 9 273PTE at 1.40 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 4.70 GHz; Intel Core 9 273PTE at 5.50 GHz
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 65 W; Intel Core 9 273PTE at 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Raphael versus Bartlett Lake
• Process node: 5 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Transistors: 6,570 million versus not recorded
• Die size: 71 mm² versus not recorded
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 32 MB shared versus 36 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s
• PCIe lanes: 24 CPU lanes versus 16 CPU lanes
• Integrated graphics: N/A versus UHD Graphics 730
• Multiplier: Unlocked versus locked
• Release date: 2025-01-08 versus 2026-03-08
• Launch MSRP: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has a launch MSRP of $229; the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is the stronger all-around performer. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks and holds a higher average score (32,750 vs 31,143) and a higher percentile ranking (83rd vs 82nd). Its advantages in Cinebench multi-core tests are notable given that the Intel part has double the cores and threads. The AMD chip also leads in encryption, compression, and single-thread workloads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has clear strengths in floating point math, physics, and integer math, and it offers a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, lower TDP of 45 W, dual memory support, and integrated graphics. The data shows the AMD processor is the better choice for users prioritizing Cinebench rendering, encryption, compression, and single-thread response. The Intel processor is preferable for floating point heavy workloads, physics simulation, and integer math. The Intel part also provides integrated graphics and a lower power envelope, while the AMD part offers an unlocked multiplier and a smaller process node.