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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Core 9 273PTE occupy different positions in the desktop market, and the benchmark data supports distinct use cases. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, including all the PassMark CPU tests that reflect general responsiveness and data handling. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only floating-point math and integer math, but those are significant wins in magnitude. The AMD part sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 82nd percentile. The average benchmark score tells a similar story: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D averages 44573, versus 31143 for the Core 9 273PTE.

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the pick for users who want a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 65 W TDP, a large shared L3 cache of 96 MB, and leading results in physics simulation and prime-number finding. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the pick for users who need 12 cores and 24 threads, a 45 W TDP, and the top scores in floating-point and integer workloads, even though its overall average benchmark score is lower. The data shows the AMD chip is the stronger all-round performer in the recorded tests, but the Intel chip has a clear niche in math-heavy number crunching.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The codename is Raphael, and it belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation based on Zen 4. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with the codename Bartlett Lake and the Core 9 generation. The process difference is substantial: the AMD chip uses a smaller node, which partially explains its higher data-handling scores despite having half the core count. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The AMD part therefore carries a massive L3 advantage, 96 MB versus 36 MB, which is the likely driver behind its wins in data compression, encryption, and extended instructions. The Intel part counters with more cores and more L2 per core.

The AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, a modest edge in theoretical memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD chip offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics, and the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD release date is 2025-11-11, and the Intel release date is 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the AMD chip is $269, and the launch MSRP for the Intel chip is $549.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, compared to 31143 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins passmark_floating_point_math with a score of 60673 versus 43594, a 28.1% advantage, and passmark_integer_math with a score of 82411 versus 70774, a 14.1% advantage.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 W.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks differ sharply: the AMD chip runs at 4.00 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the picture: the AMD chip boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts to 5.50 GHz. TDP also differs: the AMD chip draws 65 W, and the Intel chip draws 45 W. The AMD chip uses a 5 nm TSMC process with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm Intel process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. Cache layouts differ: the AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3; the Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is close but not identical: 83.2 GB/s for the AMD chip versus 89.6 GB/s for the Intel chip. PCIe lanes differ: 24 lanes for the AMD chip versus 16 lanes for the Intel chip, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for the AMD chip versus UHD Graphics 730 for the Intel chip. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5; the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip was released on 2025-11-11, and the Intel chip on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP is $269 for the AMD chip and $549 for the Intel chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D dominates the head-to-head results, winning 9 of 11 tests. The largest AMD win is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the AMD chip scores 221 versus 142, a 55.6% advantage. The physics test also shows a decisive AMD lead: 2779 versus 1917, a 45% advantage. Extended instructions go to AMD by 28.2%, with scores of 20455 versus 15952. Random string sorting favors AMD by 13.9%, with scores of 32999 versus 28973. Data encryption favors AMD by 10.8%, with scores of 15797 versus 14253. Data compression favors AMD by 5%, with scores of 271649 versus 258704. The multithread score favors AMD by 4.1%, with scores of 25047 versus 24054. Single-thread performance is close, but AMD still leads by 1.8%, with scores of 3494 versus 3433. The singlethread test mirrors that result exactly, again 3494 versus 3433, a 1.8% AMD lead.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE takes the two remaining tests, and both are substantial. Floating-point math goes to Intel by 28.1%, with scores of 60673 versus 43594. Integer math goes to Intel by 14.1%, with scores of 82411 versus 70774. These are the only two wins for Intel, but they show a clear strength in arithmetic-heavy workloads. The AMD chip counters with wins in every other category, including data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime-number finding, physics, random string sorting, multithread, and single-thread performance.

The rival comparisons reinforce the gap in overall standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D sits near the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which averages 44466 with a 0.2% delta, and the Intel Core i9-13950HX, which averages 44342 with a 0.5% delta. The AMD chip also sits near the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, which averages 44309 with a 0.6% delta, and the Intel Core i5-14600, which averages 44889 with a -0.7% delta. The Intel Core 9 273PTE sits near the Intel Core i7-12700F, which averages 31081 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, which averages 31074 with a 0.2% delta. The Intel chip also sits near the Intel Core i7-13700TE, which averages 31028 with a 0.4% delta, and the Intel Core i7-12650HX, which averages 31290 with a -0.5% delta. The rival data shows the AMD chip competing in a higher performance class than the Intel chip, despite the Intel chip having twice the core count.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in data-heavy and latency-sensitive tasks. Its 96 MB shared L3 cache, the largest cache in this comparison, supports its wins in data compression, data encryption, and extended instructions. The physics test result, 45% ahead of the Intel chip, indicates strong performance in simulation-style workloads. The prime-number finding result, 55.6% ahead, points to a significant edge in integer-heavy algorithmic loops. The multithread win, despite having half the cores, suggests the AMD chip uses its cache and clock efficiency more effectively in the recorded workloads. Single-thread performance also favors the AMD chip, though by a narrow 1.8% margin, which makes it the better choice for lightly threaded applications that still benefit from fast cache access. The AMD chip also holds a notable advantage in random string sorting, 13.9% ahead, which reflects memory-access and cache behavior.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in raw arithmetic throughput. The floating-point math score of 60673 is 28.1% ahead of the AMD chip, and the integer math score of 82411 is 14.1% ahead. These two wins point to workloads that scale with core count and raw execution resources, such as large-scale mathematical computation or number-crunching applications that do not depend heavily on cache capacity. The Intel chip also offers a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which helps explain its arithmetic edge, and a lower TDP of 45 W, which makes it a lower-power option on paper. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it broader platform flexibility, and its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is slightly higher than the AMD chip's 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a different platform from the AMD chip's AM5 socket, so the choice of motherboard and memory type will follow from the processor selection.

The overall benchmark average tells the clearest story: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D averages 44573, which places it at the 89th percentile, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31143, which places it at the 82nd percentile. The AMD chip wins the majority of recorded tests and does so with a lower launch MSRP of $269 versus $549 for the Intel chip. The Intel chip wins the two math tests decisively, but those wins do not lift its overall average. Users who prioritize data compression, encryption, physics, and single-thread responsiveness should favor the AMD chip. Users who prioritize floating-point and integer arithmetic, and who want a 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 45 W TDP, should favor the Intel chip.