AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G compare to the Intel Core 9 273PQE in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66099, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G scores 24089. The Intel part sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 76th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip also boosts to 5.90 GHz, versus a 5.00 GHz boost on the AMD.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries for these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip packs 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Q: Which CPU offers ECC memory support?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G does not. Both support dual-channel memory, but the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD part supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark comparisons does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins none in this direct comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PQE across every benchmark category. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G does not win a single head-to-head test in the database. That does not mean the AMD part lacks merits, but its strengths appear in different areas.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39190 versus 21503 for the AMD part, and its Passmark multithread score of 46107 versus 25294, show a clear advantage for heavily threaded tasks. The Intel chip also leads in single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5532 versus 3035, and a Passmark single-thread score of 4573 versus 3878.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G shows its value in platform efficiency and integrated graphics. It uses a 65 W TDP versus the Intel part's 125 W, and it pairs with AMD Socket AM5. The Radeon 760M integrated graphics could serve lighter graphical workloads, whereas the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The database records no direct GPU benchmark comparison between these two integrated solutions, so the data only confirms the different graphics hardware, not relative performance.

For users focused purely on compute performance, the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every category. The AMD chip's case rests on its lower power envelope and its platform characteristics, not on benchmark victories.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G uses Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences are substantial: the AMD chip fits 25,000 million transistors onto a 178 mm² die, while the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Intel chip, combined with more than double the L3, support its higher memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz is lower than the AMD's 4.30 GHz, but its boost clock of 5.90 GHz exceeds the AMD's 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 only. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part.

Platform connectivity also separates the two. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, and the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel chip was released in March 2026, over two years after the AMD chip's January 2024 release date.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | January 2024 | March 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | $589 |

The specification table shows a processor with more cores, more cache, higher boost clock, higher memory bandwidth, and broader memory support on the Intel side. The AMD side offers a smaller process node, a lower TDP, an unlocked multiplier, and more PCIe lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded comparisons. The margins vary from modest to massive.

The largest Intel advantage appears in Passmark floating point math, where the Intel chip scores 125546 against 47919, a delta of -61.8% for the AMD part. Passmark integer math shows a similar pattern: 164629 versus 77042, a -53.2% delta. Passmark find prime numbers also favors Intel heavily, 198 versus 96, a -51.5% delta.

Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 3950 versus 2167, a -45.1% delta. The same -45.1% delta appears in R20 multicore (16459 versus 9031) and R23 multicore (39190 versus 21503). Single-core Cinebench results show Intel leading by -45.2% in R15 (557 versus 305) and R20 (2323 versus 1274), and by -45.1% in R23 (5532 versus 3035).

Passmark multithread shows Intel at 46107 versus 25294, a -45.1% delta. Passmark physics follows at 2754 versus 1450, a -47.3% delta. Data compression shows Intel at 585752 versus 293306, a -49.9% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 29636 versus 17181, a -42% delta. Extended instructions show Intel at 38743 versus 22610, a -41.6% delta.

The narrowest Intel advantage appears in Passmark single-thread tests. Both the single_thread and singlethread entries show 4573 versus 3878, a -15.2% delta. Random string sorting shows the second-narrowest margin: 53167 versus 35067, a -34% delta.

The consistency of the -45% deltas across Cinebench versions suggests a fixed performance gap that scales with thread count. The single-thread gap of -15.2% is much smaller than the multi-thread gaps, which indicates the Intel chip's core count advantage is the primary driver of its overall lead.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split along workload and platform priorities. For any compute-intensive task, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the stronger processor. It wins every benchmark in the database, with particularly large margins in floating point math, integer math, and Cinebench multicore tests. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB of L3 cache, and 5.90 GHz boost clock combine to deliver average benchmark scores nearly three times higher than the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G serves a different role. Its 65 W TDP makes it a lower-power option, and its unlocked multiplier appeals to users who want overclocking flexibility. The Radeon 760M integrated graphics and the 4 nm TSMC process give it platform advantages that the benchmark data does not capture. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and Intel Core i5-13400, with score deltas within 1%, which places it in a different performance class than the Intel Core 9 273PQE, whose nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.

The percentile data reinforces the gap: the Intel part sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 76th. The launch MSRP of $589 for the Intel part versus $229 for the AMD part reflects this performance difference. The recorded data provides no scenario where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip in a head-to-head compute benchmark. Users prioritizing raw performance should choose the Intel Core 9 273PQE. Users prioritizing lower power consumption, an unlocked multiplier, or the specific platform features of Socket AM5 will find the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G to be the relevant option.