AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a decisive split between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 16 of the 17 shared benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D takes a single win. The Intel part sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, whereas the AMD part sits at the 77th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 273PE is 49,845, compared to 24,728 for the Ryzen 5 7600X3D. That is more than double the average score, which signals a fundamentally different performance class.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the choice for a specific workload: prime number finding, where it leads by 15.3%. For every other measured task, the Intel Core 9 273PE delivers higher scores, often by substantial margins. The Intel part leads by roughly 30% across most Cinebench tests and shows even larger advantages in floating-point math and integer math. The data does not support picking the AMD part for general productivity or content creation. It only makes sense for workloads that mirror the prime number test, which tends to favor cache-heavy designs. The Intel Core 9 273PE is the default pick for multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and physics calculations based on the benchmark results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. The transistor count for the AMD part is recorded at 11,270 million on a 71 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data in the database.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part carries nearly three times the L3 capacity, which explains its advantage in the prime number test. The Intel part counters with larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Core and thread counts also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 4.10 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 4.70 GHz for AMD and 5.70 GHz for Intel. Both parts have a 65 W TDP and support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon Graphics on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3,153 against AMD's 2,193, a 30.4% lead. Single-core R15 shows 445 versus 309, a 30.6% lead. The pattern holds in R20 multi-core (13,140 versus 9,138, 30.5% lead) and R20 single-core (1,855 versus 1,289, 30.5% lead). R23 multi-core delivers 31,288 versus 21,758, again a 30.5% lead, and R23 single-core shows 4,417 versus 3,071, a 30.5% lead. These consistent margins indicate a steady architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark tests tell a similar story with varying magnitudes. Data compression shows Intel at 405,885 versus AMD's 281,665, a 30.6% lead. Data encryption has Intel at 22,719 versus 16,237, a 28.5% lead. Extended instructions show a smaller gap: Intel at 24,630 versus 21,108, a 14.3% lead. The largest single margin appears in floating-point math, where Intel scores 107,884 against AMD's 44,289, a 58.9% lead. Integer math also favors Intel heavily: 139,410 versus 73,804, a 47.1% lead.

The multi-thread PassMark score gives Intel 36,810 versus 25,855, a 29.8% lead. Physics shows Intel at 3,120 versus 2,906, a 6.9% lead. Random string sorting has Intel at 45,098 versus 34,318, a 23.9% lead. Single-thread PassMark scores are close: Intel at 3,650 versus 3,605, a 1.2% lead. The two identical single-thread entries confirm this narrow margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins only the prime number test. It scores 234 versus Intel's 203, a 15.3% lead. This is the sole counter-example in the entire head-to-head set, and it aligns with the AMD part's 96 MB L3 cache. The cache clearly helps in this specific algorithmic pattern.

Specification Differences

The database records several fields where these two parts differ. Core count: 6 for AMD, 12 for Intel. Threads: 12 for AMD, 24 for Intel. Base clock: 4.10 GHz for AMD, 2.30 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz for AMD, 5.70 GHz for Intel. Process node: 5 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. L1 cache: 64 KB per core for AMD, 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache: 1 MB per core for AMD, 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache: 96 MB shared for AMD, 36 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support: DDR5 for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s for AMD, 89.6 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes: 24 for AMD, 16 for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Socket: AM5 for AMD, LGA 1700 for Intel. Release date: 2024-08-29 for AMD, 2026-03-08 for Intel. Launch MSRP: $299 for AMD, $549 for Intel. The Intel part carries a higher launch MSRP, which the database records without further commentary.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average score of 24,728. The Intel part also ranks at the 90th percentile versus the 77th percentile for AMD.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 against 21,758 for the AMD part, a 30.5% lead. The R20 and R15 multi-core tests show the same 30.5% and 30.4% margins respectively.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins the PassMark prime number test, scoring 234 versus 203 for Intel, a 15.3% lead. This is its only win across the 17 shared tests.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The PassMark single-thread scores are 3,650 for Intel and 3,605 for AMD, a 1.2% lead for Intel. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger gap: 4,417 for Intel versus 3,071 for AMD, a 30.5% lead.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, with Intel offering 89.6 GB/s bandwidth versus 83.2 GB/s for AMD.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD part has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel part has 36 MB. Intel has larger L1 (80 KB per core versus 64 KB) and L2 (2 MB per core versus 1 MB) caches.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every multi-threaded production workload recorded in the database. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show roughly 30% leads. PassMark multi-thread, data compression, encryption, integer math, floating-point math, physics, and random string sorting all go to Intel. The floating-point math advantage is particularly pronounced at 58.9%, and integer math follows at 47.1%. For rendering, data processing, and numerical computation, the Intel part is clearly ahead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins only the prime number test, with a 15.3% lead. This suggests that its large 96 MB L3 cache provides a benefit in cache-resident, iteration-heavy algorithms. The database does not show any other workload where the AMD part takes the lead. Even in single-thread PassMark, Intel edges ahead by 1.2%, though this is the smallest margin in the entire comparison.

The release timeline also differs. The AMD part launched in 2024, while the Intel part is dated 2026. The Intel part carries a higher launch MSRP of $549 versus $299 for AMD, but the benchmark data shows a consistent performance gap in Intel's favor. For users prioritizing the prime number workload, the AMD part offers a specific advantage. For every other measured task, the Intel Core 9 273PE delivers higher scores, often by margins exceeding 30%.