AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and Intel Core 9 273PQE occupy very different positions in the desktop processor market. The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap, with the Intel part winning all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G delivers a solid Zen 3 foundation for mainstream desktop use, while the Core 9 273PQE is a high-core-count part that leads in nearly every measurable workload. The benchmark database places the AMD part in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part reaches the 93rd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen is 28032, compared to 66099 for the Core 9, a spread that reflects the difference in core count and platform capabilities.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates every recorded benchmark, but the margin varies significantly by workload type. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 39190 against 17249 for the AMD part, a 56% difference. The single-core result shows the same 56% gap: Intel scores 5532, AMD scores 2435. These equal deltas across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 (all 56%) indicate that the Intel part scales its advantage consistently across both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering tasks.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel part pulls even further ahead. The largest gap appears in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 2754 versus AMD's 686, a 75.1% difference. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 75.3% gap (198 versus 49), and floating point math shows a 69.2% gap (125546 versus 38649). These workloads favor the Intel part's higher thread count and architecture.

The smallest advantage for Intel appears in single-threaded PassMark tests, where the gap narrows to 29.1% (4573 versus 3241). Data encryption shows a 48.5% gap, random string sorting 52.5%, and extended instructions 53.7%. Integer math, multithread, and data compression all sit in the 56% to 59% range. The Intel part wins every category, but single-thread performance is its least dominant area.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G sits just 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and 0.1% above the Intel Core i9-12900H. It trails the Intel Core i5-14500T by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 by 0.3%. These are tight margins, confirming that the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G performs in line with its direct peers. The Intel Core 9 273PQE, by contrast, sits 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, and 1.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. It also trails the AMD EPYC 4465P by 1.2%. The Intel part competes with flagship-class processors, while the AMD part competes with efficient mid-range parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and has 12 cores and 24 threads. This doubling of cores and threads is the primary source of the Intel part's multi-threaded advantage.

Cache structures differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L2 and L3 allocations contribute to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The higher memory bandwidth on the Intel platform helps in data-heavy tasks.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel platform provides more headroom for storage and expansion.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Both parts support ECC memory. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 125 W TDP, a difference that reflects the Intel part's higher core count and boost clock.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock of 3.40 GHz compared to 3.90 GHz on the AMD part.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 17249, a 56% difference in favor of Intel.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark comparison?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the Intel Core 9 273PQE winning all 17 recorded benchmarks, with zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How does the Intel part compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D in the database?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66099, which places it 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D's score of 65914.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a 125 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The core count difference is the most significant specification gap: the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.90 GHz for AMD and 3.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 5.90 GHz for Intel.

The process node differs: AMD uses 7 nm TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm Intel. The AMD part has a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors, while the Intel part has no recorded die size or transistor count. The AMD part uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field recorded.

Cache specifications differ across all levels. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD is DDR4 only, Intel is DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s for AMD, 89.6 GB/s for Intel.

PCIe support: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 7 for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 9. Release dates differ: the AMD part was released in 2024, the Intel part in 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 29.1% in PassMark single-thread to 75.3% in PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.90 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, give it a commanding lead in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is not without merit. Its 65 W TDP makes it a lower-power option, and its 7 nm process node at TSMC suggests better efficiency per watt. It supports ECC memory and uses the mature AM4 socket. However, the recorded performance data shows it trailing the Intel part by 56% or more in most Cinebench tests and by smaller but still significant margins in PassMark workloads.

The database context confirms the positioning. The AMD part sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and Intel Core i5-14500T, all within 0.1% of each other. The Intel part sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. These are different performance classes. The Intel Core 9 273PQE belongs in a category with flagship and near-flagship parts, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G belongs in the efficient mid-range category.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split comes down to the degree of advantage and platform characteristics. For multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, and physics simulation, the Intel part's 75.1% lead in PassMark physics and 56% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core make it the stronger choice. For data compression, integer math, and encryption, the Intel part leads by 48.5% to 59%. For single-threaded tasks, the Intel part still leads by 29.1% in PassMark single-thread and 56% in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G offers no benchmark wins, but its lower 65 W TDP and 7 nm process point to lower power draw. It supports ECC memory and DDR4, which may suit existing AM4 platforms. Its integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics provide display output without a discrete GPU. The Intel part also has integrated UHD Graphics 770, so both can run without a separate graphics card.

Systems that require maximum throughput in CPU-heavy workloads, particularly those that scale with cores and threads, should use the Intel Core 9 273PQE. Systems that prioritize lower power consumption and platform continuity on AM4 may find the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G acceptable, provided the performance gap is acceptable. The recorded data does not show any workload where the AMD part surpasses the Intel part, so the decision rests on power, platform, and cost considerations rather than performance supremacy.