AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two desktop processors into distinct performance classes. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins 9 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, including decisive victories in multithreaded workloads, math operations, and memory-intensive tasks. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins only 2 benchmarks, both narrow: prime number finding and physics simulation. The Intel part also holds the higher percentile ranking at 93 versus 89 for the AMD chip, and its average benchmark score of 66099 is 48% above the AMD average of 44573.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the choice for workloads that scale with core count, floating point math, encryption, and data compression. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.90 GHz boost clock, produce the strongest multithreaded results in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with 6 cores and 12 threads, delivers its best results in the two benchmarks it wins, but those wins are small in magnitude. The physics win is 0.9%, and the prime number win is 11.6%. For every other measured category, the Intel processor leads by margins ranging from 23.6% to 65.3%.

The two processors also occupy different positions relative to their nearest rivals. The Intel Core 9 273PQE sits within 1.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, and the AMD EPYC 4465P. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, the Intel Core i9-13950HX, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, and the Intel Core i5-14600. Neither processor is an outlier within its own performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66099, compared to 44573 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a 48% difference.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins the remaining 2.

Q: What are the two benchmarks the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins?

A: The AMD processor wins passmark_find_prime_numbers with a score of 221 versus 198, a delta of 11.6%, and passmark_physics with a score of 2779 versus 2754, a delta of 0.9%.

Q: What is the largest margin of victory in any head-to-head benchmark?

A: The largest margin is 65.3% in passmark_floating_point_math, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 125546 against 43594 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 in passmark_single_thread, compared to 3494 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a 23.6% lead.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 46107 in passmark_multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 25047, giving the Intel processor a 45.7% advantage.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses the Raphael codename, part of the Zen 4 (Raphael) generation within the 7000 series. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part carries more than 2.5 times the L3 cache of the Intel part, which explains its narrow wins in physics and prime number workloads that can benefit from larger cache residency.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory. The Intel part has a slightly higher memory bandwidth figure despite supporting older DDR4 modules.

PCIe configuration differs. The AMD processor offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double both counts. Base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 4.00 GHz, the Intel part at 3.40 GHz. Boost clocks differ more significantly: the AMD part reaches 4.50 GHz, while the Intel part reaches 5.90 GHz, a 1.40 GHz advantage.

Thermal design power differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a TDP of 65, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125. Socket types differ: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Process node differs: 5 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Foundry differs: TSMC for AMD versus Intel for Intel.

The cache hierarchy differs as described above: the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while the AMD part has a much larger shared L3 cache. Memory bandwidth differs, with the Intel part at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part. Lanes for PCIe Gen 5 differ, with the AMD part offering 24 lanes versus 16 lanes for the Intel part.

Release dates differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D launched on 2025-11-11, and the Intel Core 9 273PQE launched on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $269, and the launch MSRP for the Intel part is $589. Both processors have locked multipliers. The AMD part has part number 100-000001904; the Intel part has part number SA4Q9. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates the benchmark comparisons. In passmark_data_compression, the Intel part scores 585752 against 271649 for the AMD part, a 53.6% lead. In passmark_data_encryption, the Intel part scores 29636 against 15797, a 46.7% lead. In passmark_extended_instructions, the Intel part scores 38743 against 20455, a 47.2% lead.

The math benchmarks show the largest gaps. In passmark_floating_point_math, the Intel part scores 125546 against 43594, a 65.3% lead. In passmark_integer_math, the Intel part scores 164629 against 70774, a 57% lead. These are the two biggest margins in the entire comparison, and they indicate that the Intel processor has a substantial advantage in raw arithmetic throughput.

Multithreaded performance follows the same pattern. In passmark_multithread, the Intel part scores 46107 against 25047, a 45.7% lead. In passmark_random_string_sorting, the Intel part scores 53167 against 32999, a 37.9% lead. Single-thread performance also favors the Intel part: passmark_single_thread shows 4573 against 3494, a 23.6% lead. The duplicate passmark_singlethread entry confirms the same result.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins only two benchmarks. In passmark_find_prime_numbers, the AMD part scores 221 against 198, an 11.6% lead. In passmark_physics, the AMD part scores 2779 against 2754, a 0.9% lead. Both wins are narrow, and the physics win is within measurement noise. The prime number win is more substantial, likely reflecting the benefit of the 96 MB L3 cache for this particular workload.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins in every category that benefits from core count, thread count, and high boost clocks. Data compression, data encryption, and extended instruction workloads all show margins near or above 46%. Floating point math and integer math show the largest advantages, at 65.3% and 57% respectively. Multithreaded workloads show a 45.7% lead, and random string sorting shows a 37.9% lead. Even single-thread performance, where the AMD part has a higher base clock, favors the Intel part by 23.6%, driven by the 5.90 GHz boost clock.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in two narrow categories. Prime number finding shows an 11.6% lead, and physics shows a 0.9% lead. These wins suggest the larger 96 MB L3 cache provides a benefit in specific workloads where data reuse is high. The Intel part has a smaller 36 MB L3 cache, but its higher core count and boost clock compensate in most other scenarios.

For workloads that are heavily multithreaded, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the stronger option. For workloads that are latency-sensitive and cache-dependent, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D shows an edge, but the edge is small and limited to two benchmarks. The overall benchmark average confirms the Intel part as the higher-performing processor in the database.