AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are decisively one-sided. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 7 250 taking only two. The largest single-core gap appears in Cinebench R23, where Intel leads by 61.2%, scoring 4417 against AMD's 1715. The same test in multi-core shows Intel at 31288 versus 14676, a 53.1% advantage.

The Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern. Intel posts 3153 in multi-core against AMD's 2302, a 27% margin, and 445 in single-core versus 269, a 39.6% gap. These are not narrow wins; the Intel part outperforms by roughly a quarter to nearly two-thirds depending on the workload.

PassMark results reinforce the trend. The largest raw delta is in floating-point math, where Intel scores 107884 against AMD's 53285, a 50.6% lead. Prime number finding shows Intel at 203 versus 73, a 64% advantage, and physics simulation gives Intel 3120 against 1147, a 63.2% margin. Integer math lands at 139410 for Intel versus 91565 for AMD, a 34.3% gap. Multithreaded performance shows Intel at 36810 versus 25089, a 31.8% lead.

Data-centric tasks also favor Intel. Data compression scores 405885 versus 300708, a 25.9% lead. Data encryption shows 22719 versus 17661, a 22.3% margin. Random string sorting delivers 45098 versus 35861, a 20.5% edge. Extended instructions close the gap somewhat, with Intel at 24630 versus 21613, a 12.2% lead.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 claims only two wins, both in the same PassMark single-thread test. The scores are 3678 versus 3650, a 0.8% margin. This is a marginal victory, far smaller than any of Intel's wins. Across the entire benchmark suite, the average benchmark score for Intel is 49845, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. AMD's average is 38221, placing it in the 86th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (delta 0.1%) and Intel Core i5-14600KF (delta 0.9%), while AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (delta 0.1%) and Intel Core i5-13600HX (delta -0.1%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. AMD uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD part integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. This 50% core advantage and 50% thread advantage explains much of Intel's multi-core dominance. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB 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. Intel's larger per-core caches and more than double the L3 capacity contribute to its superior throughput in cache-sensitive workloads.

Clock speeds tell a complementary story. AMD has a 3.30 GHz base clock and 5.10 GHz boost clock. Intel has a 2.30 GHz base clock and a 5.70 GHz boost clock. Despite the lower base frequency, Intel's higher boost ceiling and larger core count produce higher sustained performance in the recorded benchmarks. The power envelopes differ sharply: AMD is rated at 28 W TDP, Intel at 65 W TDP. This more than double power budget is a direct factor in Intel's performance advantage.

Memory support also differentiates the pair. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. AMD does not support ECC memory; Intel does. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel's newer PCIe generation provides higher per-lane bandwidth despite fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics diverge significantly. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, a substantial integrated GPU. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, a more modest offering. The market segments differ as well: AMD is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while Intel is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Release dates are separated by over a year, with AMD launching on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2026-03-08. Intel carries a launch MSRP of $549; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins PassMark single-thread with 3678 versus Intel's 3650, a 0.8% margin. However, Intel wins Cinebench R15 single-core (445 versus 269, a 39.6% lead) and Cinebench R23 single-core (4417 versus 1715, a 61.2% lead).

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

A: Intel leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 53.1% (31288 versus 14676) and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 27% (3153 versus 2302). PassMark multithread shows Intel at 36810 versus 25089, a 31.8% lead.

Q: What explains Intel's advantage in floating-point math?

A: Intel scores 107884 in PassMark floating-point math against AMD's 53285, a 50.6% lead. This likely stems from Intel's 12 cores versus 8, larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), and higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel also supports ECC memory, which AMD does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher power consumption?

A: Intel has a 65 W TDP, more than double AMD's 28 W TDP. This reflects Intel's higher core count and boost clock but also indicates higher thermal and power demands.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?

A: AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is designed for mobile with Socket FP8, whereas Intel is a desktop chip on Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two parts. The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates across nearly every recorded benchmark, with double-digit percentage leads in most workloads and margins exceeding 60% in select tests. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB L3 cache, and 5.70 GHz boost clock deliver average scores of 49845, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 250, with 8 cores, 16 threads, 16 MB L3, and 5.10 GHz boost, averages 38221 and sits in the 86th percentile.

The AMD processor's only meaningful advantage is a 0.8% single-thread PassMark win, which is negligible in practical terms. Its integrated Radeon 780M is more capable than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, but the benchmark suite does not include graphics tests. The AMD part also consumes far less power at 28 W versus 65 W, making it suitable for constrained thermal environments. However, for raw CPU performance, the Intel part wins 13 of 15 head-to-head comparisons and posts a 30.3% higher average benchmark score.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the appropriate choice for workloads that leverage multi-core throughput, heavy math, encryption, compression, or physics simulation. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the appropriate choice for single-threaded PassMark tasks where its 3678 score edges Intel's 3650, and for systems where the 28 W TDP and mobile socket are requirements. The recorded data does not support any other conclusion: Intel leads in the vast majority of measured scenarios, often by wide margins.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core 9 273PE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | (not recorded) |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | (not recorded) |

| Die Size | 178 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 | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | (not recorded) | $549 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every multi-core benchmark recorded. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 53.1% lead, R15 multi-core a 27% lead, and PassMark multithread a 31.8% lead. Intel also wins all math-heavy PassMark tests: floating-point by 50.6%, integer by 34.3%, and prime numbers by 64%. Physics simulation favors Intel by 63.2%. Data compression goes to Intel by 25.9%, data encryption by 22.3%, and random string sorting by 20.5%. Extended instructions favor Intel by 12.2%. Single-core Cinebench tests also go to Intel, with a 39.6% lead in R15 and a 61.2% lead in R23. In total, Intel wins 13 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 49845 versus 38221.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 3678 against Intel's 3650, a 0.8% margin. This is the sole recorded scenario where AMD takes the lead. Its lower TDP of 28 W and mobile Socket FP8 make it the only option for thin-and-light or battery-constrained designs, but the benchmark data shows no performance category where AMD holds a substantive advantage. For users prioritizing CPU throughput, the Intel part is superior in every significant metric. For users who require a mobile form factor or minimal power draw, the AMD part fits that niche, though its performance ceiling is considerably lower.