AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data records 11 PassMark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The AMD processor wins 9 of those tests, while the Intel part takes 2. The margins vary widely, from a narrow 2.2% advantage to a dominant 65.3% gap.

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F comes in the extended instructions test, where it scores 26370 against the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 15952. That is a 65.3% advantage, the single biggest delta in either direction across the entire comparison. The AMD chip also shows a substantial 54.9% lead in the find prime numbers test, scoring 220 versus 142 for Intel.

Data compression is another strong area for the AMD part. It scores 325678, which is 25.9% ahead of the Intel chip's 258704. The single-thread results reinforce this pattern: the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F records 4258 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, matching the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 3433 and delivering a 24% advantage in each case. The multithread score also favors AMD, with the Ryzen 5 9500F reaching 28312 versus 24054 for Intel, a 17.7% lead. Random string sorting shows an 18% gap, with AMD at 34174 and Intel at 28973.

The data encryption test is closer, but still goes to AMD. The Ryzen 5 9500F scores 15716, a 10.3% lead over Intel's 14253. Integer math is the tightest AMD win: 84198 versus 82411, a 2.2% margin.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE claims its two wins in floating-point math and physics. In floating-point math, Intel scores 60673 against AMD's 56570, a 6.8% margin. The physics test shows a smaller 3.4% advantage, with Intel at 1917 and AMD at 1851.

The average benchmark scores in the database place the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F at 52873, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31143. The AMD chip sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 (52901, -0.1%), Intel Xeon 634 (52974, -0.2%), AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, -0.6%), and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, -0.8%). The Intel Core 9 273PTE ranks in the 82nd percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-12700F (31081, +0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074, +0.2%), Intel Core i7-13700TE (31028, +0.4%), and Intel Core i7-12650HX (31290, -0.5%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It packs 8,315 million transistors into a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double in both metrics. The AMD chip runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a much lower base of 1.40 GHz but a higher boost of 5.50 GHz. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both chips use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 9 273PTE doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and increases L3 to 36 MB shared. The Intel part includes integrated graphics, specifically UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD chip has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Memory support shows a split. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data points to distinct usage profiles for each chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F dominates in most compute-heavy workloads, especially those that benefit from high single-thread performance and efficient instruction execution. Its 24% single-thread advantage over the Intel part suggests responsiveness in everyday tasks and lightly threaded applications. The 65.3% lead in extended instructions indicates strong performance in workloads that rely on advanced CPU instruction sets, such as cryptography, media encoding, and scientific computing.

The AMD chip also leads in data compression by 25.9%, which matters for file archiving, database workloads, and data transfer applications. Its 54.9% edge in prime number finding points to strength in mathematical and algorithmic tasks. The 17.7% multithread lead is notable because the AMD part achieves it with only 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. This suggests the Zen 5 architecture extracts more work per core than the Bartlett Lake design in these specific tests.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in floating-point math by 6.8% and physics by 3.4%. The floating-point result covers operations like matrix multiplications, simulations, and 3D rendering calculations. The physics test measures performance in physics simulation workloads common in gaming and engineering software. While these are narrow margins, they indicate areas where the Intel chip can match or slightly exceed the AMD processor despite losing most other comparisons.

For users prioritizing compression, encryption, integer math, single-thread responsiveness, or general multithread throughput, the recorded data favors the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F. For floating-point-heavy workloads and physics simulations, the Intel Core 9 273PTE shows a measurable, if modest, advantage.

Specification Differences

The database records several specification fields where the two processors differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 1.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP values are 65 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The process node is 4 nm for AMD (TSMC) and 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The AMD chip has 8,315 million transistors and a 70.6 mm² die size; the Intel chip has no recorded values for either. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 32 MB shared for AMD and 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and DDR4/DDR5 for Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 for AMD and 16 for Intel, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are absent on AMD and present as UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. Sockets are AM5 for AMD and Socket 1700 for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. Release dates are 2025-09-07 for AMD and 2026-03-08 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor wins the PassMark single-thread test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F scores 4258 in passmark_single_thread, which is 24% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 3433.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_extended_instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F leads by 65.3% (26370 versus 15952).

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PTE win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins passmark_floating_point_math by 6.8% (60673 versus 56570) and passmark_physics by 3.4% (1917 versus 1851).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data consistently favors the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F in most workloads. It wins 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, including the important single-thread and multithread PassMark metrics. Its 91st percentile ranking versus the Intel chip's 82nd percentile confirms the overall performance gap. The AMD processor achieves these results with half the cores and threads of the Intel chip, which highlights the efficiency of the Zen 5 architecture on the 4 nm TSMC process.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE offers specific strengths in floating-point math and physics simulation, with margins of 6.8% and 3.4% respectively. It also provides more L2 and L3 cache, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, integrated graphics, and a lower 45 watt TDP. Its 12 cores and 24 threads may appeal to workloads that scale with core count, though the database shows the AMD chip still leads in multithread throughput by 17.7%.

Users who prioritize single-thread performance, data compression, encryption, integer math, or general multithread speed should select the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F based on the measured results. Users who need floating-point throughput, physics simulation performance, integrated graphics, or the flexibility of DDR4 and DDR5 memory support should consider the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The AMD chip also offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the Intel part does not. The data does not suggest a single winner across all scenarios, but the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F holds a clear advantage in the majority of recorded benchmarks.