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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall result: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE takes only 2. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story about workload characteristics.

In the Cinebench suite, the AMD part leads consistently across every version and thread count. The R15 multicore test shows AMD at 2193 against Intel's 2060, a 6.5% advantage. The R20 multicore result is 9138 versus 8586, a 6.4% gap. The R23 multicore test follows the same pattern: 21758 for AMD against 20445 for Intel, again 6.4%. Single-core Cinebench results are equally one-sided. The R15 single-core score is 309 versus 290 (6.6%), R20 single-core is 1289 versus 1212 (6.4%), and R23 single-core is 3071 versus 2886 (6.4%). These are consistent, modest advantages that suggest the AMD architecture extracts more performance per clock in rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals larger disparities in specific algorithmic tasks. The biggest single win for AMD is in the prime number search test, where the 7600X3D scores 234 against Intel's 142, a 64.8% advantage. This is a substantial margin that points to a fundamental difference in how the two processors handle integer-heavy, branch-dense code. The extended instructions test also favors AMD heavily: 21108 versus 15952, a 32.3% lead. Data encryption shows a 13.9% edge for AMD (16237 versus 14253), and random string sorting goes to AMD by 18.4% (34318 versus 28973). Data compression is closer at 8.9% (281665 versus 258704), while the multithread PassMark score gives AMD a 7.5% win (25855 versus 24054).

The physics test is another notable AMD victory: 2906 versus 1917, a 51.6% margin. This test often reflects cache sensitivity and scheduling efficiency, and the AMD part's advantage here is among the largest recorded.

Intel's two wins come in floating-point math and integer math. In floating-point math, the Core 9 273PTE scores 60673 against AMD's 44289, a 27% lead. In integer math, Intel posts 82411 versus 73804, a 10.4% advantage. These are meaningful wins in raw arithmetic throughput, but they do not translate into broader benchmark success for Intel. The overall average benchmark score in the database confirms the gap: AMD's average is 24728, while Intel's is 31143. That difference is substantial, and it aligns with Intel's higher percentile ranking of 82 against AMD's 77.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the stronger processor across the majority of measured workloads. Its 15 wins versus 2 for Intel, combined with the size of those wins, makes it the preferred choice for general-purpose computing, rendering, data compression, encryption, and physics simulations. The AMD part also holds a single-thread advantage in every recorded test, which matters for latency-sensitive applications and lightly threaded software.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE, despite its 12 cores and 24 threads, cannot overcome the AMD part's per-core efficiency and cache architecture. Its wins in floating-point and integer math are real, but they are isolated to arithmetic-heavy tasks. For users whose primary workloads are raw number crunching with heavy SIMD or floating-point operations, the Intel part does deliver measurable advantages. However, the overall benchmark average favors Intel by a wide margin (31143 versus 24728), which reflects the database's aggregation across many test types.

The AMD processor also posts a higher PassMark multithread score (25855 versus 24054) despite having half the cores and threads. That result indicates that the 7600X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and Zen 4 architecture compensate for its lower core count in threaded workloads. The Intel part's higher core count does not translate into a win in the multithread PassMark test, which is a critical observation.

For most users, the data supports choosing the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is only the better pick when the workload is dominated by floating-point or integer math, and even then, the gains are specific rather than general.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts. The transistor count is 11,270 million on a 71 mm² die. Cache is configured as 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The socket is AMD Socket AM5, and it includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics. The part has a 65-watt TDP and is not multiplier unlocked.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The thermal design power is 45 watts, which is lower than the AMD part despite the higher core count. Cache is configured as 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. That L3 cache is less than half the AMD part's 96 MB. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The part has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while AMD offers 24 lanes.

The process node difference (5 nm versus 10 nm) and the cache size difference (96 MB versus 36 MB) are the two most significant architectural contrasts. The AMD part's larger L3 cache is likely a major factor in its wins in tests that benefit from data reuse, such as prime number search, physics, and data compression. The Intel part's higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz) helps in arithmetic tests, but it cannot compensate for the cache deficit in most workloads. Both parts support ECC memory, and both are locked (multiplier not unlocked).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 3071, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 2886, giving AMD a 6.4% advantage.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's win in the prime number search test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 234 versus Intel's 142, a 64.8% lead, which is the largest margin in any head-to-head benchmark.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins two: floating-point math (60673 versus 44289, a 27% edge) and integer math (82411 versus 73804, a 10.4% edge).

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB, a difference of 60 MB.

Q: How do the core counts and power ratings compare?

A: Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads with a 45-watt TDP, while AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads with a 65-watt TDP. Intel's base clock is 1.40 GHz and boost is 5.50 GHz; AMD's base is 4.10 GHz and boost is 4.70 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average benchmark score of 24728, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average of 31143.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the clear winner in rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores are all ahead of Intel by roughly 6.4% to 6.6% in both single-core and multi-core versions. For users running 3D rendering, video encoding, or any software that uses Cinebench-style workloads, the AMD part is the better performer.

The AMD part also dominates in security and data-processing tasks. Data encryption shows a 13.9% advantage, data compression an 8.9% edge, and random string sorting an 18.4% lead. These are common in database operations, file archiving, and cryptographic workloads. The extended instructions test, which often reflects SIMD and specialized instruction set efficiency, gives AMD a 32.3% advantage.

The physics test is another AMD stronghold. A 51.6% margin suggests the 7600X3D handles the branch-heavy, cache-sensitive code in physics simulations far better than Intel. This is relevant for scientific computing and game physics. The prime number search test, with a 64.8% lead, reinforces that conclusion: AMD's architecture is substantially better at tight loops with unpredictable branches.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins specifically in floating-point math and integer math. These are raw arithmetic throughput tests where the Intel part's higher boost clock and 12-core, 24-thread configuration come into play. The floating-point win of 27% is substantial, and the integer win of 10.4% is notable. For workloads that are dominated by dense numerical computation, such as certain scientific simulations, financial modeling, or signal processing, the Intel part delivers measurably higher performance.

The overall average benchmark score, however, favors Intel (31143 versus 24728), which reflects the database's weighting across many test types. That is a broad metric, and it does not erase the fact that AMD wins 15 of 17 specific head-to-head tests. For most real-world applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the stronger choice. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is only the better option in arithmetic-heavy, compute-bound scenarios where its floating-point and integer throughput advantages are directly relevant.