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

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. The Intel processor delivers an average benchmark score of 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G records an average score of 20425, sitting in the 74th percentile. The Intel part is approximately 3.2 times higher in average benchmark score, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, confirming it competes at the high-end desktop tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V in aggregate performance.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is 14.9% ahead in Passmark single-thread testing, a smaller gap than its multi-thread advantage. The Intel processor doubles the core count (12 cores versus 6) and thread count (24 versus 12), which explains its dominant multi-core margins. The data shows the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice for users who need maximum throughput in multi-threaded workloads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G remains a viable option for those prioritizing a lower-power, mobile-oriented platform with a 65 W TDP and an integrated Radeon 740M GPU. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $589 and targets desktop users, whereas the AMD part has a launch MSRP of $179 and is classified as a mobile segment processor.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences are significant: the AMD processor integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel processor has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The cache configurations differ notably. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, giving it more than double the L3 capacity. The Intel part also uses a dual-channel memory bus supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform; the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz with a 65 W TDP. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz with a 125 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 5532 versus 2593 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, a 53.1% advantage. In Passmark single-thread, the Intel part scores 4573 versus 3891, a 14.9% lead.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE leads by 53.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (39190 versus 18368) and by 53.1% in Passmark multithread (46107 versus 21610). The gap reaches 68.9% in Passmark floating-point math (125546 versus 39074).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and the Intel Core 9 273PQE support ECC memory. However, the AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly doubling both counts.

Q: How do their PCIe capabilities compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a boost clock of 5.90 GHz, compared to 5.00 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. The AMD part has a slightly higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 3.40 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.50 GHz versus 3.40 GHz for Intel, but the Intel boost clock is 5.90 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The AMD TDP is 65 W, while the Intel TDP is 125 W.

Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 with the Phoenix2 codename; the Intel codename is Bartlett Lake. The process node is 4 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) and 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The AMD die measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors; Intel has no recorded die size or transistor count.

Cache allocations differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD is DDR5 only, Intel is DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s for AMD, 89.6 GB/s for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC.

PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes; Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release dates: 2024-01-07 for AMD, 2026-03-08 for Intel. Launch MSRP: $179 for AMD, $589 for Intel. Part numbers differ: 100-000001491 for AMD, SA4Q9 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, with 17 wins and 0 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. The smallest margin is in Passmark single-thread testing, where the Intel part scores 4573 versus 3891, a 14.9% lead. The largest margin is in Passmark floating-point math, where the Intel part scores 125546 versus 39074, a 68.9% advantage. Passmark integer math shows a 61.7% lead (164629 versus 63123), and Passmark data compression shows a 57.3% lead (585752 versus 250197).

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel part holds a consistent 53.1% lead across every test. Cinebench R15 multi-core: 3950 versus 1851. Cinebench R15 single-core: 557 versus 261. Cinebench R20 multi-core: 16459 versus 7714. Cinebench R20 single-core: 2323 versus 1089. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 39190 versus 18368. Cinebench R23 single-core: 5532 versus 2593. The uniformity of the 53.1% delta across both single-core and multi-core Cinebench tests indicates the per-thread advantage is consistent across the entire chip.

Passmark results show larger variation. Data encryption: 29636 versus 14220, a 52% lead. Extended instructions: 38743 versus 19098, a 50.7% lead. Find prime numbers: 198 versus 87, a 56.1% lead. Physics: 2754 versus 1318, a 52.1% lead. Random string sorting: 53167 versus 29407, a 44.7% lead. Multithread: 46107 versus 21610, a 53.1% lead. The Intel processor also holds the aggregate advantage: average benchmark score 66099 versus 20425, and the 93rd percentile versus 74th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins across every measured workload category. Its largest advantages appear in floating-point math (68.9% lead), integer math (61.7% lead), and data compression (57.3% lead), indicating strong performance in scientific computing, financial modeling, and archive handling. The consistent 53.1% lead across all Cinebench tests suggests balanced scaling across both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads. The 44.7% lead in random string sorting and 52% lead in data encryption indicate strong performance in database operations and security-related tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G does not win any recorded benchmark, but its profile suits different constraints. Its 65 W TDP, compared to 125 W for the Intel part, positions it for power-sensitive applications. Its mobile market segment classification and 4 nm TSMC process suggest a focus on efficiency. The AMD part includes the Radeon 740M integrated graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770, and both support ECC memory. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes, which is an older generation and fewer lanes than the Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

For users who need maximum compute throughput, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only choice based on this data. Its 93rd percentile ranking, 12 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB of L3 cache, and 5.90 GHz boost clock deliver the highest scores in every test. For users constrained by power, platform, or the mobile form factor, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a lower-power alternative with a smaller average benchmark score and a lower percentile ranking. The data does not show any workload where the AMD processor outperforms the Intel processor, so the selection depends entirely on platform and power requirements rather than benchmark performance.