AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and the Intel Core 9 273PTE shows a clear overall winner in the Intel part, which takes 13 of the 17 recorded tests. However, the AMD processor claims victory in four specific workloads, and those wins expose distinct architectural strengths.

In the Cinebench suite, Intel dominates every single test. The Core 9 273PTE leads by 10% in Cinebench R15 multicore (2060 vs. 1854), by 10% in R15 singlecore (290 vs. 261), by 10% in R20 multicore (8586 vs. 7725), and by 10.1% in R20 singlecore (1212 vs. 1090). The pattern continues in R23, where Intel posts a 10% lead in multicore (20445 vs. 18395) and a 10% lead in singlecore (2886 vs. 2597). These consistent margins across both single-thread and multi-thread tests indicate that the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to 5.00 GHz for the AMD, provides a tangible advantage in lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering alike.

The Passmark suite reveals a more nuanced picture. Intel wins the data compression test by 3.9% (258704 vs. 248675) but only edges out AMD in data encryption by 0.6% (14253 vs. 14163). The largest Intel margins come in floating point math, where it leads by 35.3% (60673 vs. 39233), and in physics, where it leads by 35.5% (1917 vs. 1237). Intel also leads by 23.5% in integer math (82411 vs. 63045) and by 41.5% in find prime numbers (142 vs. 83). These results show that the Intel processor's 12 cores and 24 threads, double the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads, deliver substantial throughput advantages in compute-heavy tasks.

AMD's four wins are concentrated in specific instruction and memory-heavy workloads. The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE leads by 12.8% in extended instructions (17999 vs. 15952), by 7.8% in random string sorting (31240 vs. 28973), and by 13.9% in both Passmark single thread tests (3909 vs. 3433). The single-thread Passmark result is particularly notable because the Intel chip wins every Cinebench single-core test, yet AMD's Passmark single-thread score is higher. This suggests the Zen 4 architecture handles certain integer and sorting workloads more efficiently per clock, despite the Intel chip's higher boost frequency.

Overall average benchmark scores confirm the Intel advantage: the Core 9 273PTE averages 31143 across all tests, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE averages 28054. The Intel part sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 80th percentile for AMD. Intel's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-12700F (average 31081, 0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074, 0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE (31028, 0.4% delta). AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28032, 0.1% delta), placing the 8500GE in a lower performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE wins 4.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: Intel leads by 10%, scoring 20445 versus AMD's 18395.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any single-thread tests?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE wins Passmark single thread with a score of 3909 versus Intel's 3433, a 13.9% lead. Intel still wins all three Cinebench singlecore tests.

Q: What is the biggest Intel victory in the Passmark suite?

A: Intel leads by 41.5% in the find prime numbers test (142 vs. 83) and by 35.5% in physics (1917 vs. 1237).

Q: What is the biggest AMD victory in the Passmark suite?

A: AMD leads by 13.9% in Passmark single thread and by 12.8% in extended instructions (17999 vs. 15952).

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31143, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE averages 28054. Intel also ranks higher in the percentile of all CPUs, at 82 versus 80.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process node, with the Phoenix2 codename. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process node, with 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Cache structures differ significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its strong performance in data compression and physics workloads.

Memory support varies as well. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs substantially. AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel processor a generational advantage in expansion bandwidth.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ too: AMD positions the 8500GE as a Mobile processor, while Intel positions the 273PTE as a Desktop processor.

Process technology and transistor counts reveal another contrast. AMD uses a 4 nm process with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Intel uses a 10 nm process with no transistor or die size data recorded in the database. The AMD processor also has a lower TDP of 35 watts versus Intel's 45 watts, despite the Intel chip having double the core count.

Release dates show the Intel part is newer by nearly two years, with AMD launching on April 15, 2024 and Intel launching on March 8, 2026. Both processors remain in active production.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 9 273PTE for users who prioritize raw multi-threaded throughput. The Intel chip leads in all three Cinebench multicore tests, in Passmark multithread by 10.6% (24054 vs. 21502), and by 35.3% in floating point math. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 5.50 GHz boost clock makes it the stronger choice for rendering, physics simulation, and integer-heavy workloads. Its 82nd percentile ranking versus AMD's 80th percentile confirms the overall superiority.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, however, wins the Passmark single thread test by 13.9% and the extended instructions test by 12.8%, indicating that its Zen 4 cores are more efficient per clock in certain instruction paths. Its lower 35 watt TDP also makes it the more power-efficient option for constrained environments. The data suggests that users who run workloads dominated by random string sorting, extended instruction sets, or single-threaded Passmark benchmarks would see better results from the AMD processor.

For mixed workloads, the Intel part's 10% lead across the entire Cinebench suite and its 3.9% lead in data compression make it the more versatile performer. The AMD chip's wins are narrower in some cases (0.6% in encryption did not go its way) but its single-thread Passmark margin of 13.9% is the largest victory recorded by either processor in any test. The choice ultimately depends on whether the user needs Intel's multicore dominance or AMD's specific instruction and single-thread efficiency.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Intel Core 9 273PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | April 15, 2024 | March 8, 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $549 |