AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusually lopsided comparison. The Intel Core 9 273PE takes 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmark wins, with the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G securing only 2. The margin of victory for Intel is consistently large across nearly every workload category, but the pattern is not uniform.

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel part wins all six tests by an identical delta of 41.3%. The multicore results tell the story: Cinebench R15 multicore shows Intel at 3153 against AMD's 1851, R20 multicore shows 13140 versus 7714, and R23 multicore shows 31288 versus 18368. The single-core Cinebench results follow the same 41.3% gap, with Intel scoring 445 in R15 single-core versus 261, 1855 versus 1089 in R20, and 4417 versus 2593 in R23. This uniform delta across both single and multi-threaded Cinebench tests suggests a consistent per-thread performance advantage rather than a scaling benefit.

The PassMark suite reveals where the gap widens or narrows. Floating point math shows the largest deficit for AMD: 39074 versus 107884, a 63.8% gap. Prime number finding is nearly as severe at 57.1%, with AMD scoring 87 against Intel's 203. Physics testing shows a 57.8% delta (1318 versus 3120), and integer math is 54.7% behind (63123 versus 139410). These are compute-heavy workloads where the Intel processor's additional cores and higher boost clock deliver outsized gains.

Other PassMark tests show smaller but still decisive Intel leads. Data compression sits at 38.4% (405885 versus 250197), data encryption at 37.4% (22719 versus 14220), random string sorting at 34.8% (45098 versus 29407), and extended instructions at 22.5% (24630 versus 19098). The multithread PassMark score is 36810 versus 21610, a 41.3% delta that mirrors the Cinebench pattern.

The single exception, and it is a real one, comes in PassMark single-thread testing. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 3891 against Intel's 3650, a 6.6% win for AMD. This appears twice in the data (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both identical at 3891 versus 3650). So while Intel dominates the aggregate, the AMD chip demonstrates superior raw single-thread throughput in the PassMark methodology, even as Cinebench single-core tests favor Intel. The discrepancy between benchmark suites is worth investigating further.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE claims victory in every multi-threaded workload recorded. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests all go to Intel with the same 41.3% margin. PassMark multithread confirms this at 36810 versus 21610. The data also shows Intel winning all the specialized PassMark compute tests: floating point math, integer math, prime number finding, physics, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, and extended instructions.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins only the PassMark single-thread test, and by a modest 6.6% margin. This suggests the AMD architecture delivers competitive per-core performance in certain instruction paths, but the Intel processor counters with a much higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz against AMD's 5.00 GHz. Despite that clock disadvantage, AMD still manages to edge ahead in one single-threaded test, which points to architectural efficiency in the Zen 4 design.

For workloads that scale with core count, the Intel part is the clear choice. Its 12 cores and 24 threads double the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads, and the benchmark deltas reflect that doubling plus additional per-core gains. For workloads that depend on a single thread, the data is mixed: PassMark says AMD, Cinebench says Intel. The user's specific application would determine which benchmark suite is more representative.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with the Phoenix2 codename. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses Bartlett Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, and the database records no transistor count or die size for it.

Core configuration differs sharply. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads; Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is more than double the AMD capacity, which helps explain its strong showing in data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting.

Clock speeds favor Intel on boost: 5.70 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Base clocks favor AMD: 3.50 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. Both processors carry a 65 TDP, so the performance gap comes without a higher power envelope on Intel's side according to the recorded specifications.

Platform support differs meaningfully. AMD uses Socket AM5 with DDR5 memory only, dual-channel, at 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses Socket 1700 with both DDR4 and DDR5 support, dual-channel, at 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe generation also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD includes Radeon 740M, Intel includes UHD Graphics 730.

Market positioning is distinct. AMD lists this as a Mobile segment part, while Intel lists Desktop. Release dates are far apart, with AMD launching in January 2024 and Intel in March 2026. Both are locked multipliers and currently active in production. The Intel part carries the launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part carries the launch MSRP of $179.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: It depends on the benchmark. PassMark single-thread favors AMD at 3891 versus 3650, a 6.6% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core favors Intel at 4417 versus 2593, a 41.3% lead.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and the Intel Core 9 273PE have ECC memory support recorded as true.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G boosts to 5.00 GHz.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a dominant overall performance lead for the Intel Core 9 273PE. Its average benchmark score of 49845 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G averages 20425 and sits in the 74th percentile. Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at nearly identical average score (49796, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49394 (0.9% delta). AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20454, both within 0.2% of its score.

For users whose workloads emphasize multi-threaded compute, rendering, compression, or encryption, the data points squarely to the Intel Core 9 273PE. The 41.3% Cinebench lead and the 63.8% floating point lead are decisive. The Intel part also provides a larger L3 cache and PCIe Gen 5 support, which may matter for storage and expansion.

For users who care specifically about PassMark single-thread performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins by 6.6%. It also offers a smaller die on a more advanced process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), which may indicate better power efficiency per transistor even though both parts carry the same 65 TDP. The AMD chip lists as a Mobile segment part, suggesting it targets compact or portable systems, while the Intel part targets Desktop.

The data does not support a balanced recommendation. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 15 of 17 benchmarks, often by wide margins, and its percentile ranking (90 versus 74) confirms the gap. The AMD part holds a narrow single-thread advantage in one test suite and offers a more advanced process node, but the recorded measurements otherwise favor Intel across the board.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | Intel Core 9 273PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $179 | $549 |

| Part Number | 100-000001491 | SA4QD |

Both processors share a 65 TDP, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, locked multipliers, and active production status. The Intel part offers double the cores and threads, a larger cache hierarchy, faster boost clock, wider PCIe generation, and higher memory bandwidth. The AMD part counters with a higher base clock, smaller process node, and a significantly lower launch MSRP.