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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and the Intel Core 9 273PTE is defined by a clear split: the AMD processor controls most single-thread and content-creation workloads, while the Intel part dominates specific math and physics tasks. Across the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G claims 13 wins, leaving the Intel Core 9 273PTE with 4.

The most decisive AMD victories come in instruction-heavy workloads. In PassMark Extended Instructions, the Ryzen 5 8600G scores 22610 against 15952 for the Intel part, a 41.7% advantage. Data encryption shows a 20.5% gap, with scores of 17181 and 14253 respectively. Random string sorting goes to the AMD chip by 21%, at 35067 versus 28973. Data compression favors AMD by 13.4%, with 293306 against 258704.

Single-thread performance also strongly favors the AMD processor. PassMark Single Thread shows 3878 for the Ryzen 5 8600G versus 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 13% lead. Every Cinebench single-core test follows the same pattern: R15 scores 305 to 290, R20 scores 1274 to 1212, and R23 scores 3035 to 2886, each a 5.1% to 5.2% edge for AMD. Multi-threaded Cinebench results mirror this, with the Ryzen 5 8600G ahead by 5.2% in R15 (2167 to 2060), R20 (9031 to 8586), and R23 (21503 to 20445). PassMark Multithread also goes to AMD, 25294 versus 24054, a 5.2% margin.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE takes its wins in areas that reward raw compute density. PassMark Find Prime Numbers shows the largest Intel advantage, 142 versus 96, a 32.4% gap. PassMark Physics goes to Intel by 24.4%, 1917 to 1450. Floating point math favors Intel by 21%, 60673 to 47919. Integer math is closer, with Intel ahead 82411 to 77042, a 6.5% margin.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect a wider separation. The Intel Core 9 273PTE records an average benchmark score of 31143, placing it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G averages 24089, in the 76th percentile. Despite that average-score gap, the head-to-head results show the Ryzen 5 8600G winning most individual tests, which indicates the Intel part's advantage is concentrated in workloads that do not appear in the shared test list.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with no transistor or die size figures recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 8600G provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 9 273PTE provides 12 cores and 24 threads. Clock behavior also diverges: the AMD part has a 4.30 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, while the Intel part has a much lower 1.40 GHz base clock but a higher 5.50 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen 5 8600G carries a 65 W TDP, whereas the Intel part is rated at 45 W.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. The Ryzen 5 8600G uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Neither processor features 3D V-Cache.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. PCIe capabilities also differ: the Ryzen 5 8600G provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics set the two apart. The Ryzen 5 8600G includes a Radeon 760M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Socket compatibility splits them entirely: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The Ryzen 5 8600G has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part does not. The AMD processor launched in the 8000 series as a Ryzen 5 generation part, while the Intel part is a Core 9 generation Bartlett Lake product. Production status for both is listed as active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, double the 6 cores and 12 threads of the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins with a score of 21503, which is 5.2% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 20445.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark Extended Instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 41.7%, scoring 22610 against the Intel part's 15952.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to 5.00 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143 and ranks in the 82nd percentile. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G averages 24089 and ranks in the 76th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count: 6 for AMD, 12 for Intel. Threads: 12 for AMD, 24 for Intel. Base clock: 4.30 GHz for AMD, 1.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 5.00 GHz for AMD, 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP: 65 W for AMD, 45 W for Intel. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: Zen 4 for AMD, not recorded for Intel. Codename: Phoenix for AMD, Bartlett Lake for Intel. Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Transistors: 25,000 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel. Die size: 178 mm² for AMD, not recorded for Intel.

Cache specifications differ in all levels. L1 per core: 64 KB for AMD, 80 KB for Intel. L2 per core: 1 MB for AMD, 2 MB for Intel. L3 shared: 16 MB for AMD, 36 MB 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. ECC memory: false for AMD, true for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 760M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment: Desktop for both. Multiplier unlocked: true for AMD, false for Intel. Release date: 2024-01-07 for AMD, 2026-03-08 for Intel. Launch MSRP: $229 for the AMD processor, $549 for the Intel processor. Part numbers: 100-000001237 for AMD, SA4QJ for Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to a split decision based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins 13 of 17 head-to-head tests, including all Cinebench workloads, single-thread PassMark tests, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and PassMark multithread. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only 4 tests, but those wins are in prime number finding, physics, floating point math, and integer math.

For users prioritizing Cinebench rendering, single-thread responsiveness, encryption, compression, or instruction-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is the stronger choice based on recorded performance. The 5.2% advantage across every Cinebench test is consistent and reproducible. For users prioritizing prime number computation, physics simulation, floating point, or integer math, the Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers measurable gains, with the largest margin at 32.4% in prime number finding.

The Intel part does hold a higher overall average benchmark score of 31143 versus 24089 for AMD, and a higher percentile rank of 82 versus 76. That average is pulled up by tests not shared between the two benchmark suites. Within the directly comparable head-to-head tests, AMD leads in most categories.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins in rendering and content creation. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 21503 and single-core at 3035 both lead the Intel part by 5.2%. It also wins in data compression at 293306, data encryption at 17181, random string sorting at 35067, and extended instructions at 22610. Single-thread performance favors AMD across the board, with PassMark Single Thread at 3878 leading by 13%. The AMD processor also carries the Radeon 760M integrated graphics and an unlocked multiplier, factors that matter for systems without a discrete GPU or for overclocking.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in math-heavy and physics-oriented workloads. PassMark Find Prime Numbers at 142 beats the AMD score of 96 by 32.4%. PassMark Physics at 1917 beats 1450 by 24.4%. Floating point math at 60673 beats 47919 by 21%. Integer math at 82411 beats 77042 by 6.5%. The Intel part also offers ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, double the cores and threads, larger L2 and L3 caches, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the AMD part's 65 W.