AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Intel Core 9 273PQE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy between them. The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates every recorded workload comparison, with an average benchmark score of 66099 compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 170’s 43689. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 93 versus 88 for the AMD chip. These two processors share little in common beyond supporting ECC memory, and the data indicates they serve entirely different performance tiers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66099, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 43689. This places the Intel part roughly 51% higher in overall measured performance.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 4573, which is 31.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 170’s 3128. The Intel chip also posts a higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz versus 4.75 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel chip offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 7 170. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Intel Core 9 273PQE support ECC memory. They differ in memory type support, with the AMD part supporting DDR5 only and the Intel part supporting both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the production status of these chips?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production status. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a release date of September 30, 2025, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has a release date of March 8, 2026.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip has a die size of 210 mm², while the Intel chip has no recorded die size in the database.

Cache structures differ significantly between the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PQE 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 per-core L2 allocation and more than double the shared L3 cache give it a structural advantage in workloads that benefit from larger cache footprints.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only through a dual-channel bus. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also through a dual-channel bus, with a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD Ryzen 7 170 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are different. The AMD part includes a Radeon 680M, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor targets the mobile segment with a 35 W TDP, while the Intel processor targets the desktop segment with a 125 W TDP. The AMD chip fits the AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows the Intel Core 9 273PQE winning all 11 benchmark comparisons. No workload in the database favors the AMD Ryzen 7 170.

The largest margin appears in the prime number search test, where the Intel chip scores 198 against the AMD chip’s 49, a 75.3% advantage. This test often reflects raw integer throughput and branch handling, and the Intel part’s result is consistent with its higher core count and clock speed.

Floating-point math shows a 64.2% gap, with the Intel Core 9 273PQE scoring 125546 versus 44979 for the AMD Ryzen 7 170. Physics calculations follow a similar pattern: Intel scores 2754, AMD scores 890, a 67.7% difference.

Multithreaded performance is also strongly in Intel’s favor. The PassMark multithread score for the Intel part is 46107, while the AMD part scores 20760, a 55% advantage. Data compression shows the Intel chip at 585752 versus 265920 for AMD, a 54.6% gap. Integer math results are 164629 for Intel and 79738 for AMD, a 51.6% difference.

Extended instruction workloads give Intel a 53.3% lead, with scores of 38743 and 18107. Data encryption shows a 45.7% gap, 29636 versus 16078. Random string sorting is closer in relative terms but still favors Intel at 53167 versus 27804, a 47.7% difference.

Single-thread performance shows the smallest margin of the recorded tests. The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 4573, and the AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 3128, a 31.6% lead. The duplicate single-thread test confirms the same result. Even where the AMD chip is closest, it still trails by a substantial margin.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz.

Thermal design power is another major difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is rated at 35 W, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE is rated at 125 W. The Intel part consumes substantially more power according to the recorded TDP figures.

Process node and foundry differ. AMD uses a 6 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry. The AMD chip has a die size of 210 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel chip.

Cache specifications differ across all levels. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 only, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ. AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 680M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segments differ as well, with AMD listed as Mobile and Intel listed as Desktop. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen 7 170.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded benchmark category. The data shows no test where the AMD Ryzen 7 170 comes out ahead. The Intel part’s advantage is largest in prime number searching at 75.3%, followed by physics at 67.7% and floating-point math at 64.2%. These are compute-heavy workloads that scale with core count and clock speed.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170’s closest result is in single-thread performance, where it trails by 31.6%. This is still a decisive gap, but it is the narrowest margin in the entire head-to-head dataset. The AMD chip also carries a much lower TDP of 35 W versus 125 W, which positions it as a more power-efficient option for mobile platforms. Its smaller cache and lower core count limit its competitiveness in the recorded benchmarks.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers its strongest relative performance in integer-heavy and parallel workloads. Data compression, integer math, and multithread scores all show advantages above 50%. The larger L3 cache of 36 MB and 2 MB per-core L2 likely contribute to these results. The higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz supports the single-thread lead as well.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 remains competitive only in the context of its 35 W TDP and mobile market segment. For workloads that prioritize power efficiency over absolute throughput, the AMD chip offers a lower-power alternative. But in every recorded performance metric, the Intel part is faster, often by a wide margin.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 170 in all 11 recorded head-to-head tests. Its average benchmark score of 66099 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip’s 43689 average places it in the 88th percentile.

Users seeking maximum throughput in compression, encryption, math, physics, or multithreaded workloads should select the Intel Core 9 273PQE. It delivers a 55% advantage in multithread performance, a 54.6% advantage in data compression, and a 31.6% advantage in single-thread performance. The Intel part also offers more cores, more threads, higher clocks, a larger cache, and faster memory bandwidth.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the appropriate choice only for platforms that require a 35 W TDP and a mobile socket. Its Radeon 680M integrated graphics and AMD Socket FP7 compatibility target a different hardware ecosystem. The data shows no performance scenario where the AMD chip beats the Intel part. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor by every recorded measurement.